The LeadingAge Wisconsin board of directors is delighted to announce Lisa Davidson as LeadingAge Wisconsin’s new President & CEO. Lisa brings decades of experience shaping public policy, building collaborative networks, and serving as an advocate. She will begin with LeadingAge Wisconsin on August 5.
Lisa’s advocacy background in Wisconsin is deep. She has served in the Governor’s Office, State Senate, Department of Health Services, and with several non-profit membership organizations focused on public health, Medicaid reimbursement and health care access. In addition, Lisa has served on Beaver Dam’s City Council, including time as the Chair of the Administrative Committee. She is especially committed to unleashing the power of grassroots advocacy.
The board was particularly drawn to Lisa’s proven success in enhancing member engagement, building stakeholder relationships, and successfully moving legislative priorities forward. Per Tim Conroy, LeadingAge Wisconsin Board Chair, “Lisa’s passion for advocacy and the needs of aging services providers was infectious. We learned that those she has touched along her career journey couldn’t speak highly enough of how this passion translates to action. We know that Lisa will channel 110% of that passion into leading LeadingAge Wisconsin.”
Lisa shared: “I am so excited for the opportunity to lead LeadingAge Wisconsin at such a critical time for long-term care services. While there are many challenges ahead, I know we will be a trusted voice in building capacity now and for the future.”
Lisa has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Southern California. She is now a proud Badger parent and looks forward to attending USC-Wisconsin football games. Lisa lives in Beaver Dam with her family—husband Jeff, daughters Abigail and Julia, and rescue dogs Jessie, Nora and Tokio.
A special thanks to the LeadingAge Wisconsin CEO Search team for their many, many hours of work: Nancy Hooks (LeadingAge), Pamela Klingfus, Kris Krentz (co-chair), Nicole Pretre (co-chair), Mark Radmer, Patrick Senzig, and Kathryn Brod.
