Lisa Valone

In addition to her role with MSI, Lisa is a founding member of Mercy Corps’ Women’s Climate Alliance which supports women in climate-vulnerable regions lead advances in adaptive solutions. 

As a member of Women Moving Millions, she leads the effort to educate and expand international philanthropy among members. Lisa has been a board member of Health Equity International, which provides healthcare in Haiti, and the 1000 Women Leaders Campaign of the UN’s Women Peace and Humanitarian Fund. 

Earlier in her career, Lisa founded Operation Smile Brazil and worked at the American Red Cross and a health insurance plan for Medicaid recipients. Lisa has a BA from Pomona College and an MBA from Harvard Business School. She lives outside of Boston, MA and enjoys spending time with her family and amazing women who share her passion for supporting gender equity locally and globally.