As Miss Indian USA, Lisa lived in Washington, DC and interned at the AIHF. Appearance highlights included presenting a Keynote Address to the Central Intelligence Agency CIA during American Indian Heritage Month. She appeared in the New Year's Day Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena, California, received a United States Flag which had been flown over the U.S. Capitol in her honor and was the Guest of Honor at a reception held in the U.S. Capitol - Washington, DC.
Lisa holds a Bachelor in Mass Communication from Northeastern State University and is currently completing a Master's in Education specializing in Student Personnel Services at NSU.