Lisa Pettaway is Director of the Annual Fund at 中北书院. In her primary role as Director, Lisa leads a team of development professionals responsible for growing the College’s unrestricted giving. 另外, Lisa leads the College’s relationship with INROADS (The premier resource for the development of talented, underserved youth’s preparation for corporate and community leadership). As recognition of her leadership, in 2013, Lisa accepted INROADS’ outstanding University Partner Award for establishing the gold standard as the College’s liaison for INROADS.
In her 20 years at North Central, Lisa has delivered a measurable impact driving results for the College’s fundraising campaigns. 她喜欢和校友见面, parents and friends of the College, getting to know them and hearing their stories. Also very important to her, is the desire to be a valuable resource in the lives of 中北书院 students — many who seem to regularly find their way to her office for guidance or just to talk.
As an ambassador of North Central, Lisa’s fulfillment of her civic responsibilities equally matches her passion for the collegiate ecosystem. Her community involvement has included Board Member of the Naperville YMCA Child Development Center, Member of Re-Accreditation Committee for 中北书院, Member of the 战略计划ning Committee for 中北书院, Member of Coalition on 多样性 in Education (CODE) for 中北书院 and member of the NCAA National Track & 实地督导委员会. Lisa is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
She is a two-time graduate of 中北书院, first earning a Bachelor of Arts degree double majoring in Sociology and Theatre, and later an MBA with a multi-cultural marketing concentration.
Lisa has been married to her college sweetheart, Frank, for 19 years. She is a proud mother of three boys; Myles, Luke & 布鲁克. As a self-described foodie, 丽莎喜欢美食, reading a good book - with good food, and traveling to places with family to enjoy - more good food.