Lisa Estrada

Lisa Estrada is a Lecturer at the School of Sustainability at Arizona State University (ASU) and a Senior Global Futures Scientist within ASU's Global Futures Scientists and Scholars network. She also serves as a Self Generation Program Advisor at Southern California Edison, driving energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives.

• Education
  • BA in Communications from Arizona State University
  • MBA in Sustainable Business from Marylhurst University
  • Executive Master of Sustainability Leadership from Arizona State University
  • LEED Green Associate credential

Her research and professional work focus on sustainability leadership, community engagement, and transformative approaches to environmental policy. She has extensive experience in local government sustainability programs and stakeholder collaboration.

Lisa has received multiple awards for her contributions to sustainability, including the City Manager's Excellence Awards (2012, 2013) and the ASU President's Award for her work with the Sustainability Analyst Certificate Program.

She actively mentors emerging sustainability professionals and teaches courses such as SOS 300 (Advanced Concepts & Integrated Approaches), SOS 509 (Leading Sustainable Transitions), and EMS 525 (Transformative Leadership), emphasizing practical skills and systemic change.