Lisa Trapani

I work to be sure everything we communicate on behalf of our clients tells their story in the most engaging, authentic way possible

Back when I started as a PR intern in the mid-80s, I was thrilled to have a phone and chair in a hallway and get paid five bucks an hour

We have amazing clients who truly help me become better at what I do
Every day presents a new communications challenge for our clients. It’s so fulfilling to help people I respect successfully navigate those challenges

Raising the profile of an early-stage tech company focused on transforming how we prepare for and mitigate one of the nation’s most pressing natural disasters
Providing long-term public relations support for a global health services company, with a focus on high-quality communications and building media visibility in key markets
Guiding educational institutions through complex communications challenges, while maintaining focus on mission, values and community trust

After spending a few years caring for my daughters when they were young, I spent eight years as a partner at a marketing communications agency in Baltimore (which is where I met Rosemary!)
Before the hiatus and Baltimore, I spent four years as a contractor focused on strategic communications, video production and collateral development for the National Institutes of Health
I began my career as a college intern at a national medical association in DC. They hired me after I graduated and ultimately promoted me to assistant director of PR

I love spending time with my husband, daughters, son-in-law and granddogs
I value experiences over material things, so I’m always looking for something fun and different to do (usually involving food). And when I’m not traveling, I’m planning my next trip
Because I love food so much, I have a love/hate relationship with daily exercise

Senior Vice President & Director of Editorial Services