Ms. Schneider joined RCAW on February 6, 2017, and comes to the organization with 20+ years of experience with the non-profit industry, and with particular expertise in housing, long term care, and respite.
She is an accomplished executive with demonstrated ability to deliver mission-critical results. Skilled at creating strategic alliances with organizations and community leaders to effectively align with and support key community and organizational needs and initiatives. Results oriented leader with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Lisa is a highly-engaged community member, and is an active advocate for numerous public causes. As the mother of a daughter with Angelman Syndrome, Ms. Schneider has first- hand knowledge of the need and importance of qualified respite care.
Some of her community involvement includes:
Community Involvement
- Fox Cities Housing Coalition Board - 14 years; Executive Committee - 9 years.
- Appleton Housing Authority Board of Commissioners - 8 years; three years as Chairperson.
- United Way Fox Cities Basic Needs and Self-Sufficiency Impact Area Committee – 4 years; Outcomes Advisory Committee - 3 years.
- State of Wisconsin Balance of State Continuum of Care Advisory Board for two years.
- North East Wisconsin Fair Housing Council Advisory board – 5 years
- Outagamie County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners – 2 years /on-going
- Founding Board Member of a non-profit Willow Heart Respite and Care Center - 2014
Leadership Development
- Certificate of Completion from Fox Cities Leadership program - 2006.
- Certificate of Completion from Marquette University for Executive Social Innovation Leadership Experience - 2011
Awards
- Wisconsin Fair Housing Network Partnership Award 2001
- Wisconsin Fair Housing Network Individual Professional Award 2002
