Lisa was born and raised in south Louisiana, and moved to Missouri in
January 1975. She received a Master of Science in Communication Disorders
from University of Missouri in 1979. She received a Doctorate in Audiology
from Central Michigan University in 2001.
In the last 45 years,
Lisa has provided audiology services for newborns through geriatric
patients in various clinics in mid-Missouri - University of MO, Boone
Hospital, Audrain Medical Center, Jefferson City Medical Group and H.S.
Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital. She spent 30 years in service to the VA
with specialty areas of medical audiology, auditory electrophysiology,
vestibular disorders, and central auditory processing dysfunction (CAPD).
In August 2024 she joined Missouri Ear, Nose & Throat Center, and
continues to provide evaluation and therapy for CAPD, and other diagnostic
audiology procedures. Her goal is to thoroughly investigate patients'
auditory concerns, even though hearing sensitivity may be normal. She has
significant experience in counseling adult patients regarding the role of
the brain in speech understanding, and how to develop compensatory
strategies to aid comprehension.
The rolling hills and river
bluffs of northern Moniteau County are home to Lisa, her husband, and
their 2 dogs. She is passionate about urban farming and its role in
community health, and serves on the board of directors for the Columbia
Center for Urban Agriculture. She and her husband enjoy vegetable
gardening, cooking and canning, reading, hiking, and traveling to see
their grown children.