Lisa Mandel

Innovator + Community Connector with instinctive + honed leadership skills. Producer of live events + digital content. Left+right-brained individual. Expert wine knowledge, Arts advocate, quick study + global citizen.

United States

About

I am committed to excelling. My ability to remain balanced through chaotic moments, multi-level, priority projects and high-volume workloads is a honed skill. I thrive in a collaborative work environment yet consider myself a self-starter with natural consultative skills. I know how to get the job done and with excellence—I love to work. Connecting and curating relationships brings me joy. Diplomacy, discretion and compliance are of the utmost importance. My life experiences are the DNA of my blended skill set. I grew up in a show business family in Las Vegas, graduated from UArizona’s BPA (Eller College of Management), pursued an entertainment career on Broadway, Los Angeles, and Toronto and launched and managed operations for a four-year accredited college for BFA programming. I moved to France to pursue a master’s in International Relations as well as obtain a certificate in Global Wine Studies and more recently, I was fully involved in community engagement and alumni relations for Pima Foundation and branding and special events for the National Football Foundation in Tucson.

Experience

  • Post-graduate thesis Work at ACM
    Jul 2019 - Present · 7 yrs

  • Live event Consultant at Arizona Diaper Bank
    Aug 2025 - Apr 2026 · 9 mos

    Producer of the 19th season of Dancing With Our Stars of Tucson. A pinnacle community event and largest fundraiser for AZDB.

  • Communication, Engagement and Alumni Relations Consultant at Pima Foundation
    Sep 2019 - Feb 2023 · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • Coordinator at Int'l Productions and Publications Inc
    Jun 2011 - Jun 2021 · 10 yrs 1 mo

    International Judging Panel Coordinator

  • Creative Director and Hands-on Consultant at several Miss America State Programs at The Entourage, Image Consultants
    Jun 2011 - Apr 2020 · 8 yrs 11 mos

    Independent venture launched to support the vision of scholarship seekers; providing professional insight and guidance for enhancing interview skills and on-stage/camera presentations. #authenticself