Lissa graduated from Hinsdale Central High School  where she was a swimmer and softball player.  Lissa was also a member of the Hornet Swim Club as an age grouper.  She graduated from Lawrence University with a double major in Math and Spanish.  While at Lawrence, she was a 4-year member of the swim team and team captain.   In addition, Lissa was a 4-year member of the softball team.  Coaching credentials - Lissa was a part of the first  charter coaching staff with Express and also coached at  the Downers Grove YMCA.

Lissa is the Lead Age Group coach and will be coaching the Bronze and Silver training groups.