Lisa Guerette
President/CEO
Santa Clarita,CA
Summary
Versatile business leader bringing 29 years of experience as accomplished President and CEO. Strategic problem-solver, change manager and visionary executive with success implementing plans to meet current and future needs. Key expertise in the Healthcare, Non-Profit and Education fields.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
President, Southern California Chapter
Multiple Sclerosis Society
08.2022 - Current
- Effectively communicate the society's goals and mission of integrated research, services, and advocacy strategies to the Southern California area, including to those people affected by MS
- Ensure effective Leadership across functional areas including volunteer/community engagement, Board of Trustees, Governance Committee, Donor Relations Committee, and other communities
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Expand networks to deepen connections while connecting people and community resources to the Society
- Cultivate Board of Trustees engagement
- Lead staff in identifying, strategizing, and pursuing cross-functional connections and opportunities for relationship collaboration
- Manage a portfolio of top relationships (1 million+ donors)
Executive Director
Marilyn Hilton MS Achievement Center AT UCLA
Los Angeles, CA
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Responsible for all day to day operations including budgeting, financial reporting, marketing, community outreach, staff development, program development, and and development
- Development of virtual and in person programming in various areas
- Worked jointly with National MS Society staff regarding program development, co-marketing and community outreach efforts and implementation of core programs and development of new programs
- Coordinated services and relationships between Department of Neurology, UCLA Medical Center, and the National MS Society.
- Grant Administration (14 Million in grant funding)
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Development and administration of Operational Agreement between several organizations.
- Scheduling and developing services for wellness program, including fitness, yoga, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, emotional health, recreation, health education and social activities.
Adjunct Faculty
California State University/Northridge
Northridge, CA
01.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented Audiology and Speech Pathology curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
- Instruct Master and Doctoral Level student in the field of Speech Pathology and Audiology
- Organized, prepared, and revised Master and Doctoral level course material and applied technological options for online and in person instruction
- Taught classes in Pediatric Audiology, Aural Rehabilitation, Hearing Aids, Hearing Science, and Management of Speech and Language for Audiologists
- Supervision of Speech Pathology practicums for Graduate Students.
- Scored exams and graded student performance fairly.
- Evaluated and selected instructional materials and texts to prepare course materials and lesson plans.
Executive Director
House Children's Hearing Center At UCLA
Los Angeles , CA
12.2013 - 08.2021
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to further an outstanding wellness program.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to Board of Directors and other key hospital personnel.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
- Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to foster excellent member care.
Executive Director
Alaska Speech And Hearing Clinic, LLC
Anchorage, AK
01.2000 - 01.2015
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Establishment of clinical services and operations for the organization, including management of a staff of eighteen providers
- Responsible for budget management, policy development and implementation (federal, state, local and agency), marketing, outreach and direct patient care
- Practicing Audiologist and Speech Pathologist working with various patients with hearing loss and speech and language disorders.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
Education
Master of Healthcare Administration -
Colorado State University- Global Campus
01.2018 - 10.2019
Doctorate of Audiology - Audiology
Salus University
04.2004 - 02.2008
Master of Arts - Speech Pathology
University of Northern Colorado
08.1993 - 12.1996
Master of Arts - Speech Pathology
University of Northern Colorado
05.1993 - 07.1994
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Colorado State University
08.1991 - 05.1993
Skills
EPIC/Electronic Medical Records
undefinedLicenses and Certifications
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology and Speech Pathology
- State of California Dispensing Audiology and Speech Pathology License
- Alaska Early Intervention Credential
- UCLA Management Courses (16+)
- DEI Training
Timeline
President, Southern California Chapter
Multiple Sclerosis Society
08.2022 - Current
Executive Director
Marilyn Hilton MS Achievement Center AT UCLA
08.2021 - 08.2022
Adjunct Faculty
California State University/Northridge
01.2020 - Current
Master of Healthcare Administration -
Colorado State University- Global Campus
01.2018 - 10.2019
Executive Director
House Children's Hearing Center At UCLA
12.2013 - 08.2021
Doctorate of Audiology - Audiology
Salus University
04.2004 - 02.2008
Executive Director
Alaska Speech And Hearing Clinic, LLC
01.2000 - 01.2015
Master of Arts - Speech Pathology
University of Northern Colorado
08.1993 - 12.1996
Master of Arts - Speech Pathology
University of Northern Colorado
05.1993 - 07.1994
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Colorado State University
08.1991 - 05.1993
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