Strada
Lisa M. Polar has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Lisa M. is currently the Human Resources Director for Strada, a position they have held since August 2019. Prior to that, Lisa served as the Director of HR Operations at 84 Lumber from April 2018 to July 2019.
From 2011 to 2018, Lisa worked at Ketchum, first as a Talent Systems Manager and later as the Vice President, Talent Systems Manager. Lisa M. was responsible for managing talent systems and played a key role in talent acquisition and development strategies.
Before joining Ketchum, Lisa worked at the Pittsburgh Business Group on Health as the Director of Member Services and Development from 2006 to 2008. Lisa M. also held the position of Manager, Health and Welfare Benefits at Ketchum from 1998 to 2006.
Lisa began their career at PNC Bank, where they worked as a Client Service Officer and Trust Officer from 1994 to 1997.
With their extensive experience in human resources and talent management, as well as their background in client services and trust management, Lisa brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their current role as the Human Resources Director at Strada.
Lisa M. Polar has an extensive education history. Lisa M. earned their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mathematics from Grove City College, which they attended from 1983 to 1987. Following their undergraduate studies, Lisa pursued their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a concentration in Human Resources from the University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business, which they completed in 1998.
Before their higher education journey, Lisa graduated from Montour High School in 1983.
In addition to their formal education, Lisa has also obtained several certifications. Lisa M. earned the Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) Certification from HRCI in April 2019. Furthermore, Lisa holds a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education, which they obtained in May 2021.
Lisa is also a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), although the specific details about the institution and year they obtained this certification are not provided.
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Strada
Some companies choose to name their firms after their principals, but we decided to name our firm after one of our favorite things – streets. Strada means "street" in Italian. Streets matter to us. They're the connections between buildings, people, and public spaces. They're the fundamental infrastructure of our communities and the core of our civic lives. At Strada, we create physical connections that forge social connections. We believe in creating spaces and places where people want to be. Founded and led by a team of seasoned professionals, we are a cross-disciplinary design firm where architects, graphic designers, and interior designers regularly collaborate with urban designers, landscape architects, and urban planners to create places that people enjoy. More than a group of designers, the firm’s professionals are trusted advisors. Our individual experiences are deep and wide-ranging. Combined, we have broad resources and talents that give us the flexibility to resolve complex challenges. The firm’s principals are hands-on practitioners who relish the process of design and the opportunity to form new relationships, remaining actively involved in projects from beginning to end. They lead interdisciplinary teams through an interactive design process that emphasizes listening thoroughly and communicating clearly. Inherent in our approach are sustainable practices that save resources and ensure a healthy future for our cities and communities. Pittsburgh | Philadelphia