Lisa Maatz

Described as an “exceptional communicator, savvy strategist, dynamic speaker and equity champion”, Lisa Maatz is the former Vice President of Government Relations and Advocacy at the American Association of University Women. She spearheaded the campaign that led to the passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and other crucial women’s rights, education, and civil rights legislation during her 15 years with the organization. After working for former Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Lisa represented women’s rights groups on Capitol Hill for more than 20 years. After moving back to Northeast Ohio, Lisa became the senior advisor at Ohio Citizen Action, a non-profit that mobilizes people to protect public health, improve the environment, and strengthen our democracy. She is now an independent consultant working nationwide, specializing in gender equity issues, grassroots advocacy, and nonprofit management. She works primarily with membership organizations and continues her public speaking on a variety of invited topics. Lisa is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Ohio University, has two masters degrees from Ohio State, and has held adjunct appointments with several major universities.

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