Bio
Lisa Luken is a researcher and consultant specializing in cross-cultural exchange and leadership development for students and rural entrepreneurs. Her work centers on creating immersive experiences that facilitate cross-cultural immersion, interdisciplinary learning, collaboration, and sustainable community impact.
She facilitates workshops on cross-cultural exchange, leadership development, rural entrepreneurship, and sustainable community development. She also delivers guest lectures and teaches adult education courses.
Lisa holds a Ph.D. in Leadership with a concentration in Organization Development, a Master’s in Leadership Studies, and a Bachelor’s in Accounting. She worked as a research assistant for five years, conducting fieldwork in Greenland and Maine, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and presenting at global academic conferences.
She brings a practitioner’s perspective to her work, grounded in 16+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, and team leadership; 12+ years of coaching entrepreneurs; and 10+ years of nonprofit business development, program management, and governance.
Lisa has been an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Associate Certified Coach (ACC) since 2017. She believes in living a life of experiences over things and exploring the world respectfully-listening, learning, and supporting individuals and their communities along the way.
Photo Credit: Will Wohler of Wohler & Co.