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Lisa Parkinson

Academic and Career Advisor

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Lisa brings nearly 30 years of diverse experience across the university, having served in School Relations and Admissions, Multicultural Student Services, Enrollment Services, and currently in the University Advisement Center. She is passionate about teaching Student Development courses at BYU, where she mentors students through their growth and development while helping them understand the transformative process of becoming. An active campus citizen, Lisa serves on committees dedicated to enhancing university services and student success.

A committed lifelong learner, Lisa earned her PhD in Educational Leadership and foundations from BYU in 2015. She maintains her Spanish language skills – developed during her mission in the California San Diego area, where she served at the Mormon Battalion Visitors Center and San Diego Temple – and is currently studying Japanese to deepen her ability to complete family history research.