Bio
Lisa Luken is a PhD candidate in Leadership with a concentration in Organization Development, researching cross-cultural exchange and leadership development, particularly how students and rural entrepreneurs engage in interdisciplinary learning and collaboration.
She has been a research assistant since 2020, conducting fieldwork in Greenland and Maine, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and presenting at global academic conferences. She holds a Master’s in Leadership Studies and a Bachelor’s in Accounting, and expects to complete her doctorate in March of 2026.
Lisa facilitates workshops on leadership, entrepreneurship, and self-development across corporate, nonprofit, and interdisciplinary settings and has taught adult education courses and delivered guest lectures. She brings a practitioner’s perspective to her workshops and academic 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 experience.
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.
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