Lisa Renko

Lisa began her career in the nonprofit sector in 1988 to fulfill her passion for working on behalf of underserved and marginalized communities. After starting a family, she decided to dedicate more time to raising her two growing girls, Emily and Anna, now successful and independent women, ages 21 and 25. When she decided to re-enter the workforce, she was torn between her desire to grow professionally and the demands of motherhood. While waiting to interview for a job and striking up a conversation in the lobby with who she suspected was the ”next candidate”, she boldly approached the hiring manager, pitched the idea to turn the position into a job share with the “next qualified” mom waiting outside. This forward thinking propelled her to a career of service and ultimately a dream job in community development work in the Houston area. Lisa’s focus is to help people see what’s possible through connection, collaboration and the power of suggestion!