Lisa S. Courtice, Ph.D., is president and CEO of United Way of Central Ohio, one of the largest United Way organizations in the country. Under her leadership, United Way is helping to mobilize the central Ohio community to reduce poverty.

Courtice is a trained psychologist with over 25 years of experience working in nonprofit leadership, having served for over 10 years as the CEO, Co-CEO, and clinical director of agencies directly providing services to those living in poverty in Ohio.

Prior to joining United Way, she served thirteen years as Executive Vice President and Leader of Community Research and Grants Management of The Columbus Foundation, the seventh largest community foundation in the country.

Courtice received her Bachelor’s Degree from Syracuse University, a Master’s Degree from West Virginia University, and her Ph.D. from the University of Akron.