JOHN MITCHELL, CPA - Founder of Think It, Be It

"​Lisa, your ideas, your advice, and your professional expertise has been invaluable to me. Your work on my speech improved it considerably. And this has given me more confidence. 

Many, many thanks" 

DR. ELISE BRAZIER, P.H.D. - Director of MBA Programs, Chair of Graduate Studies, Concordia Univeristy

"​​​Lisa, nice work on writing this piece! I really like how this turned out. You've perfectly captured what our program is truly about!" 

SAMANTHA STONE, AAE - Fleishman Hillard

"Your empowerment and positive attitude reassured my capabilities and confidence to internally say, “I know I can do this” when taking on more-difficult tasks. I couldn’t be more grateful for you allowing me to take on byline and blog writing, pitch drafting, and having conversations with USA Today reporters – let alone landing a few feature articles in top trade publications! You have contributed to my growth and confidence. Thank you so much." 

​October 17, 2019

CINDY VILLANUEVA - Director of Business Partnerships, Concordia University

"​Fantastic job! You are so polished and engaging!" 

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DR. DONALD CHRISTIAN - President and CEO, Concordia University

"​During her time at Concordia, Lisa not only helped to grow the MBA program, she also brought the right people to the table.  One of her gifts is getting to know who people are, the talents they have, and what they want out of life. Perhaps what is most impressive about Lisa – she sees her vocation as more than just another job… she fully engages with her clients to help them live out their passion, fulfill their dreams, and help them find the right place for that to happen. Lisa is a hard worker who gets things done and can be an asset to any organization with which she is involved. Kudos to Lisa and the work she has done for Concordia University Texas." 

Professional Endorsements

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KRISTIN COULTER - Director of Admissions, Concordia University

"​​​Lisa, the article you wrote is engaging, relevant, and appropriately highlights our MBA. We are blessed to have you on our team!!" 

LESLIE WALSH, SENIOR PARTNER - Fleishman Hillard

"I enjoyed working with you...you were key to some of our recent wins..." 

​December 4, 2019

DAVE COMSTOCK - Program Direcor, WCVS Radio

"​​​I worked with Lisa in the radio industry. She proved herself day in, day out on both sides of the microphone. Not only was she very easy to work with on air, but was a solid writer as well. She would make a great addition to any team. " 

W. DEAN KLINE - Director, American Academy of Music and Dance

"​​​​​Great teachers hunger for knowledge to share with others. I have never known anyone in any capacity who loved learning more than Lisa. She is thrilled with the experience of learning, of finding that bit of information that illuminates the past, helps to define the present or points to the future. Her capacity and thirst for learning is boundless." 

CHLOE LEVISON, AE - Fleishman Hillard

"The Lenonx client LOVED the work you did on the blog announcing the new ad campaign, so we hoped we might tap your genius once again." 

​April 10, 2019

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JOANNE ANTRIM, PH.D. - Associate Professor, Director of Advanced Literacy Specialization, Master of Education Program, Concordia University

"It is my pleasure to recommend Lisa Maher. I met Lisa when she was a student in our Master of Education program. I recommended Lisa for her current position in the MBA graduate program. Lisa was one of the most outstanding students I have worked with at Concordia. Her excellent communication skills and commitment to excellence have allowed her to excel. As a student, her written work was exceptional and her presentations well researched and engaging. Her passion for communication and education are evident to all who know her. Lisa will be an excellent addition to our adjunct faculty." 

​March 2016

JAN RASMUSSEN, SVP & PARTNER - Fleishman Hillard

"You are such a great writer! And, creative!"

March 31, 2020

JOHN BARLOW, PH.D.

"I would like to offer myself as a reference—as someone who has come to know Lisa Maher during the last seven years. Since we first became acquainted, I have observed her in the role as a professional and as a person of influence within the community. Lisa has always shown herself to be a compassionate, intelligent person. Impressive to me is that she exhibits such a professional, keen interest in her role as a trusted advocate for Concordia’s MBA and M.Ed. Programs, as well as an unwavering commitment to the success of our students. Thus, I think you too will be impressed by the words I’d like to write regarding Lisa in all the above mentioned capacities.

During the time I have known Lisa, I observed how she has interacted with other people, always exhibiting a thoughtful and caring approach. This approach—always conducted in a very positive manner, makes her a pleasure to be around and lends itself to a remarkable work ethic. There is nothing routine in her life, yet she demonstrates selflessness and concern for others.  It should be no surprise that she is so well regarded in the academic community. I’m obviously very impressed with all of Lisa’s outstanding qualities and regard her, not only as an exceptional leader at the university, but also as a highly dedicated person in all that she does.

Please feel free to contact me for any further inquiries regarding this fine individual.


(512) 744-8848

drjohn@barlowlink.com "


​February 2016