Lisa Mitchell

Created and managed best-in-class experiences that supported employee engagement and internal business operations. Developed a foundation to gather baseline event metrics to measure and inform future events. Researched and incorporated innovative platforms and technologies to elevate event experiences.

Managed events to meet fundraising and community engagement goals. Established and maintained partnerships with community leaders, stakeholders, and leadership volunteers to ensure a successful event execution. Oversaw event sponsorship cycle and procurement of silent and live auction items.

Coordinated all aspects of third-party fundraising event programs to retain and grow existing events. Encouraged businesses and individuals to support the organization through hosting new events. Completed volunteer program administration and developed a volunteer policy and procedure manual for the region. Planned events for up to 4500 participants, raising $1M each year for Type 1 Diabetes research and programs by supporting the full cycle of event planning and logistics. Managed teams, including Event Logistics Coordinators, Contractors, and hundreds of event Volunteers. Assigned 1000+ volunteer roles in the 2017/2018 event season while managing a database of 2000+ volunteer records.

Managed the region-wide helpline and assisted clients with finding assistive devices, medication assistance programs, and healthcare provider outreach. Coordinated advocacy efforts that supported healthcare and medication access for individuals living with autoimmune and arthritic disabilities. Managed logistics and execution of 150+ consumer health programs and events throughout Alaska, Oregon, and Washington State. Planned and executed the first Bone and Joint Expos and Symposiums throughout an 8-state region, reaching over 1000 constituents annually by creating an infrastructure rollout plan.

Coordinated and implemented county-wide health and wellness activities and events for youth ages 12-18. Developed annual program strategic plans and budgets. Secured funding, coordinated logistics, recruited facilitators, created contracts, promoted programs, and compiled data. Co-created a Drug Endangered Children Memorandum of Understanding with local health and government agencies that was implemented throughout the county Presented at 2011 Connections Conference on Neonatal Exposure to Opioids and Meth Endangered Children to an audience of 1k+. Developed a documentary-like film around LGBTQ2S+ awareness, collaborating with community agencies and local youth. The film was screened at Human Rights Festivals and used in schools and national agencies.