Lisa Church

Biography

Lisa Church is senior director of advancement in the College of Arts & Science, working specifically with the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy and Truman School of Government and Public Affairs. With extensive experience in fundraising and communications, she enjoys fostering meaningful partnerships, bridging donor interests with the University’s mission-driven initiatives.

Prior to joining University Advancement, Lisa was executive director of development and marketing for a central Missouri health system and chief advancement officer at a Feeding America food bank. She is a proud alum of the Mizzou Journalism School and has been managing editor of a daily newspaper. In her free time, she enjoys reading, crafting, hiking and spending time with her adorable grandsons.