Bio
Lisa is an audit partner based in Denver, serving as the Global System of Quality Management Lead for KPMG International, driving consistency across the KPMG network in the application of professional standards and methodology related to the foundation of audit and assurance quality. Lisa is also an SEC Reviewing Partner, responsible for the quality review of audits of SEC Registrants and related SEC filings. Lisa is a member of the national advisory board for KPMG’s Abilities in Motion BRG (having previously served as the national chair), and is a founding member and audit leader of the firm’s mental health task force.
Lisa has held various roles across KPMG in the U.S, including having served twice with KPMG’s Department of Professional Practice in New York City, as the lead partner for the annual assessment of KPMG’s U.S. system of quality control, and the U.S representative on the KPMG global working group developing methodology and guidance for quality control standards. Lisa continues to represent KPMG in a variety of external forums, including the Center for Audit Quality.
Lisa also served as part of the firm’s Accelerate 2025 task force, focused on DE&I, and led the U.S. Firm’s resiliency pillar within the Culture network. Lisa promotes awareness of disabilities and mental health matters through local and national events, internal and external publications and workshops on topics including stress management, self-care, resiliency, happiness and suicide awareness/prevention. She serves as a mentor and resource for partners and employees throughout the firm and envisions a culture where the importance of mental and physical health are equally prominent and supported as the foundation for success.
Lisa has also served as the lead KPMG recruiting partner for Colorado State University, and is a frequent presenter and keynote speaker on a variety of topics. Lisa is a member of the Global Leadership Council for the College of Business at Colorado State University, Mile High United Way Alexis de Tocqueville Society and Women United and a past member of the board of directors of Junior Achievement – Rocky Mountain and Shreveport, Louisiana. She received her bachelor’s degree with concentrations in accounting and finance from Colorado State University and is a licensed, active Certified Public Accountant in Colorado and New York.