Lisa Zarin is a mission-driven leader with a diverse background in communications, writing, marketing, and film. She has experience with multiple startup companies, both corporate and non-profit. Lisa is passionate about using higher education as a tool to help young people escape poverty and achieve upward mobility.

Lisa studied Education and English at Rutgers University in Newark, and has also studied at The New School and Washington University in St. Louis. She founded and currently serves as the CEO of College Bound St. Louis, an organization that helps underprivileged students gain access to higher education. Previously, Lisa worked as a consultant and volunteer organizer at Reality Communications, and as Principal/Executive Director at Reality Pictures.