Lisa was born and raised in Massachusetts, and moved to Virginia in 2004 after high school where she attended Marymount University for her undergraduate and graduate studies. In 2008 she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree and in 2011 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. While fulfilling her doctoral degree, she volunteered her physical therapy services to local orphans in Costa Rica while helping the orphanage implement their own healthcare services. Additionally, she conducted research into the physical therapist's role in cardiac rehabilitation and defended her dissertation while at school. Lisa returned to Marymount University after working in the field to serve as an adjunct professor, leading physical therapy students in case study work.

Lisa has solely worked in outpatient physical therapy settings throughout Northern Virginia since graduating. She joined Inova’s physical therapy team in 2021 and has extensive experience working with people of all ages with acute and chronic musculoskeletal and neurological problems.

Lisa has lived in Alexandria for more than 15 years, where she resides with her husband and son. In her free time, Lisa enjoys running, working out at Orangetheory, exploring new places with her family and relaxing by the water.