Lisa grew up in Derby and is the daughter of Margaret Erwin, retired teacher, and the late Jim Erwin, clinical psychologist, co-founder and past director of Northeast Kingdom Human Services. Lisa grew up in a family with a deep sense of responsibility toward community, and helping those who were less fortunate in life.
After leaving the state to pursue an education, and work within her field of study, she came back with her own family to become the first speech-language pathologist hired at North Country Hospital. Her goal was to create a top-notch program within the hospital as well as develop a department capable of providing specialized services to match community needs. After nine years of hard work and forming relationships with area agencies, she now has four other speech language pathologists who cover Home Health, area Nursing Homes, and local schools. This is in addition to providing medically-based outpatient and inpatient services within the hospital.
Lisa has not only been a leader in her field for over twenty years, but volunteered on both national and local boards and committees active in environmental issues, business leadership and entrepreneurial opportunities. “Creativity and building vision has always been my strength. I enjoy working with people who can share in that vision, but understand that it takes people of many abilities working together to get things done. It takes leadership and energy to pursue your dreams and meet the goals you’ve set.” Lisa looks forward to working with talented individuals within her district to get things done for the benefit of many.
