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Lisa Parker, Family Philanthropy Coordinator
Lisa Parker has over 20 years of experience in philanthropy and
nonprofit management. She has been the President and Executive Director
of the Lawrence Welk Family Foundation since 1997. As a third generation
Welk, she was a member of the Foundation's adjunct board beginning
in 1984 and has served on the senior board since 1990.
Ms. Parker's work has included managing nonprofit organizations
and consulting with both corporate and family foundations. She has
spoken extensively on issues related to family philanthropy for
the Council on Foundations, the National Center for Family Philanthropy,
Southern California Grantmakers and San Diego Grantmakers. As a
mother of two, she is particularly passionate about helping families
nurture the philanthropic impulse in future generations. In addition,
she is committed to strengthening the extended Welk family as they
work together in support of organizations serving children and families
living in poverty. |
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