Lisa Nashua, Ph.D. is fundraising executive with over twenty years of experience in higher education, the arts, non-profits, and healthcare carrying out successful mission driven programs and initiatives Her expertise includes public and private higher education advancement from cultivation to solicitation with a strong commitment to stewardship.

Dr. Nashua’s personal passion includes working with diverse constituents, international travel and cultural exploration.  Her educational background includes a bachelor of arts degree in art history, a master of arts degree in leadership and management and a doctorate in education focusing on multiculturalism and diversity.  She believes in the power of the Community College in providing access and support for  the successful attainment of college education and training for diverse and underrepresented communities. Lisa comes to the Los Angeles City College Foundation from Chaffey College, serving as the Executive Director of the Foundation and Government Relations.