Lisa is a physician associate (PA) and an advocate for the global recognition of the PA role. She was a Fulbright Senior Specialist at the University of Rwanda where she developed the curriculum for the Clinical Officer and a consultant on the development of the role in South Africa. She has extensive front-line clinical experience as a PA in major hospitals and primary care clinics. She served as the President of the PA Education Association and the PA Foundation (USA) along with holding other leadership positions within the American Academy of Physician Associates and the International Academy of PA Educators.