Dr. Lisa Tallman

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Biography

Lisa Tallman is an executive leader, operations specialist, and enterprise social networking strategist dedicated to social good. She serves as the Executive Director of Community Food Navigator, a startup nonprofit working to expand food sovereignty in historically underserved communities in Chicago. Prior to joining Navigator, Lisa was the Vice President of Data Information Management at Easterseals National Office, where she developed a new online data collection system that reestablished community practices. She spent approximately 10 years as Senior Director of Knowledge Management at YMCA USA, ensuring access to knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen local communities. With 20 years of experience leading diverse strategic initiatives in digital technology strategy, change management, and organizational culture engagement across for-profit and non-profit organizations, Lisa's unique background bridges hard and soft skills, enabling her to drive strategic initiatives while paying attention to detail. She earned her MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Master's Degree in English focused on Technical Communication from Eastern Michigan University.

Research Interests

Experience

Executive Director

— Present

Community Food Navigator • Chicago, IL

Leads a startup nonprofit aimed at expanding food sovereignty in underserved communities.

Vice President of Data Information Management

— Present

Easterseals National Office • Chicago, IL

Developed an online data collection system to establish community practices.

Senior Director of Knowledge Management

— Present

YMCA USA • Chicago, IL

Ensured access to knowledge, tools, and resources for strengthening local communities.

Courses

MS Learning Organizational Change Program

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.