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Lisa Vernal

VP, Communications & Center Relations

Lisa Vernal oversees Challenger Center’s internal and external communications and marketing initiatives and maintains brand synergy across the organization, ensuring efforts align with the organization’s vision and support the mission. In addition, she is responsible for leading the organization’s relationship management strategy for its network of Challenger Learning Centers ensuring sustainability and support of each Center. Lisa is a member of the organization’s Senior Leadership team and the staff liaison to the Government Planning and Strategy Committee of the Board of Directors.

Prior to joining Challenger Center, Lisa’s experience includes working with nonprofits, consumer products, and hospitality and luxury lifestyle brands with public relations agencies in New York City, and Pittsburgh, PA.

Lisa holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Delaware.