Lisa Chism

Lisa Chism has a diverse work experience in various industries throughout their career. Lisa started their professional journey as a Senior Account Executive at GlynnDevins, where they managed client accounts in the senior housing industry. Lisa then worked as the Director of Communications at Martin Fromm & Associates, where they formed and led the communications department for 12 national associations.

Lisa then joined Honeywell as a Senior Media Strategist, where they produced an internal TV news program and redesigned the company's website and intranet sites. Lisa later joined Sprint Nextel, where they held multiple roles including Group Manager, Advertising & Communications, and Media/Public Relations Manager II. Lisa oversaw advertising and communications strategies, managed PR teams, and served as a company spokesperson.

As their career progressed, Lisa founded their own company, Creative Communications/PR, LLC, as a Marketing + Branding Consultant. Through their consulting work, they helped organizations develop marketing strategies, optimize messaging, and improve brand reputation. Lisa also delivered speeches and trainings on media relations and social media best practices.

Lisa then worked as a Features Writer & Photographer at HERLIFE Magazine, where they focused on women's lifestyle content. Lisa later joined the City of Lee's Summit as a Health/Recreation Supervisor, overseeing promotions, social media, and HR responsibilities for a community center. Currently, they are working at GEHA Health as a Marketing Communications | Brand/Content/Social Lead, where they develop and executes brand and content strategies for a health and dental plan provider, working with sports and entertainment partners.

Lisa Chism's work experience showcases their expertise in marketing, communications, branding, and management roles across various industries.

Lisa Chism attended Blue Springs High School but did not obtain a degree or field of study. Lisa later attended William Jewell College, where they earned a BA degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in communications. In terms of additional certifications, Lisa obtained an Advanced Content Marketing certification from LinkedIn and a Change Communications certification from the Project Management Institute in 2023. Lisa also holds a certificate from The Associated Press for completing the AP Stylebook Workshop in December 2023. Additionally, Lisa is a member of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and holds a certification as a Certified Group Fitness Professional from the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), received in 2015.