Lisa George, MPH, CHES

Lisa George is a program manager of communications and aging initiatives, focusing on the Foundation’s serious illness and-of-life initiatives and supporting overall organizational communications efforts, including strategic communications for the Foundation's patient safety policy efforts. She also serves as the coordinator for PA POLST and CQEL, formerly the Coalition for Quality at the End of Life. She manages the JHF Death and Dying Fellowship as well as the Death and Dying Series for Healthcare Professionals. Prior to joining the foundation, George served as senior editorial manager at the Oncology Nursing Society. During her tenure with the society, she was instrumental in launching and managing the organization's book publishing program, developing award-winning resources for cancer care professionals and patients and families affected by the disease. George earned a bachelor's in English literature and a master's in public health with a focus on behavioral and community health sciences, both from the University of Pittsburgh. During her master's work, she participated in research examining the acceptability and utility of screening for unmet social needs in the clinical setting. She also is a Certified Health Education Specialist and a graduate of JHF's 2020 Patient Safety Fellowship.