Lisa Payne Simon Mph

Lisa Payne Simon, MPH, is a seasoned professional in philanthropy program strategy and management with over 20 years of experience. Currently serving as a Partner at The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) since January 2019, Lisa focuses on the development, implementation, and evaluation of impactful philanthropic programs. Prior to TPI, Lisa operated as a consultant and advisor to foundations and nonprofits through Lisa Payne Simon, Inc., from June 2007 to April 2019, specializing in grantmaking, program management, and health philanthropy. Additional experience includes leadership roles at Blue Shield of California Foundation, California HealthCare Foundation, and Blue Cross of California, where Lisa managed significant health initiatives and contributed to health care access and quality improvement. Lisa holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor’s Degree in History and Classics from Brown University.