Lisa J. Grund

About Lisa J. Grund

I lead enterprise communications, relationships, and stewardship strategy at Career Path Services, a statewide workforce and human services organization serving communities across Washington.I bring nearly two decades of corporate leadership experience into the social sector, and that lens shapes how I work: clear priorities, disciplined execution, and a willingness to say what others are already thinking so the organization can move forward with confidence.My transferable skills, strategic communications, executive advising, stakeholder management, and systems-building, have made me indispensable during periods of growth, ambiguity, and change. I’m often brought in when the work is complex, politically sensitive, or still taking shape, and when clarity matters more than consensus.I operate at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, board engagement, and revenue diversification, designing integrated systems that connect narrative, relationships, and stewardship to real organizational outcomes. This work isn’t about producing content; it’s about shaping the conditions for better decisions and protecting trust at the highest levels.Over the past several years, I’ve helped organizations translate equity-centered, complex work into clear, credible narratives that resonate with funders, partners, boards, and communities, aligning ambition with capacity and strategy with reality.I believe communications and relationships are not support functions. They are strategic infrastructure. When they’re treated that way, trust deepens, resources follow, and impact scales.

Experience

1. Strategic Communications & Relationship Partner

   Career Path Services

   Mar 2025 — Present

   Lead enterprise communications, relationship development, and stewardship strategy aligned to executive leadership and board priorities • Design and steward integrated systems connecting storytelling, fund development, board engagement, and external partnerships • Advise CEO, COO, and senior leaders on narrative clarity, strategic risk, and external perception during periods of growth and change • Shape board- and funder-facing communications that support revenue diversification and long-term organizational sustainability • Serve as connective tissue across programs, leadership, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment between strategy, capacity, and ambition

Education

• Issaquah High School

  Yes, General

  1994 — 1997

• Lake Washington Institute of Technology

  Human Resources Management and Services

• Lake Washington Institute of Technology

  Human Resources Management

Skills

• Hiring
• Technical Recruiting
• Talent Acquisition
• Sourcing
• Interviewing
• Resume Writing
• Social Networking
• Full-Cycle Recruiting
• Vendor Management
• Vendor Relations
• Recruiting
• Human Resources
• Customer Service
• Onboarding
• Internet Recruiting
• Interviews
• Process Improvement
• Employee Relations
• Performance Management
• Management
• Sdlc
• Training
• Project Management
• Strategy
• Team Building
• Time Management
• Leadership
• Screening
• Employee Benefits
• Crm
• New Hire Orientations
• Networking
• System Administration