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Lisa Meyer

Newport Beach,California

Summary

Seasoned professional excelling in comprehensive advancement operations. Strong focus on major gifts, donor stewardship, and institutional communications, consistently delivering measurable results in fundraising and relationship management.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Development

Army And Navy Academy
Carlsbad, CA
04.2025 - Current

Lead a comprehensive advancement operation spanning major gifts, annual giving, capital campaigns, alumni and parent engagement, institutional communications, and signature events.

  • Secured the largest gift in institutional history ($7.5M) advancing strategic campus initiatives
  • Increased total fundraising nearly 400% year over year
  • Drove 1,000%+ growth in General Fund annual giving
  • Re-engaged HNW and UHNW donors, restoring long-term philanthropic relationships
  • Opened and stewarded multiple family foundation partnerships
  • Designed and executed high-impact fundraising and donor cultivation events, from intimate leadership dinners to 600-person events and golf tournaments
  • Partner closely with the President and Board of Trustees on advancement strategy, priorities, and long-term growth
  • Lead, mentor, and scale advancement staff; oversee donor systems, reporting, stewardship, and messaging

Director of Operations & Business Development

Roham Plastic Surgery
Newport Beach, CA
09.2024 - 03.2025

Led integrated marketing, operations, and patient experience initiatives to drive growth and operational excellence.

  • Developed and executed comprehensive marketing and social media strategies
  • Led recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members
  • Implemented streamlined workflows and operational cadences
  • Oversaw end-to-end patient experience, scheduling, and communications
  • Partnered with physicians to align business objectives with care standards

Owner

Halcyon Interior Design & Development
Los Angeles, California
01.2000 - 03.2020

Founded and led a high-end design and development firm delivering bespoke residential and architectural projects.

  • Led end-to-end project delivery, budgets, schedules, contracts, and subcontractors
  • Collaborated with architects, engineers, and municipal agencies on permits and approvals
  • Delivered projects through Certificate of Occupancy
  • Recognized with features in MTV Cribs, Us Weekly, and MyDomaine

Key Account Sales Manager, Alternate Channel Sales

Mattel
El Segundo, California
1996 - 2000
  • Managed $5M+ in annual sales across national retail accounts
  • Consistently exceeded revenue targets for iconic consumer brands
  • Developed strategic account plans and secured new business
  • Built long-term client relationships across diverse channels

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06-1993

Skills

  • Fundraising strategy
  • Donor cultivation
  • Advancement operations oversight
  • Strategic planning
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Major gifts fundraising
  • Campaign management
  • Event planning and execution

Affiliations

Army and Navy Academy — Board of Trustees (2022–2025)
Oversight of institutional strategy, budgets, capital assets, and development priorities

Timeline

Director of Development

Army And Navy Academy
04.2025 - Current

Director of Operations & Business Development

Roham Plastic Surgery
09.2024 - 03.2025

Owner

Halcyon Interior Design & Development
01.2000 - 03.2020

Key Account Sales Manager, Alternate Channel Sales

Mattel
1996 - 2000

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of California, Los Angeles
Lisa Meyer