Michelle B. Lisi

MICHELLE B. LISI is the VAWLT Coordinator and Adjunct Professor at the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA). She holds an MFA in Fiction Writing from Columbia University and a BA in English and Communication from the University of Delaware. Her roles include teaching College Writing, Introduction to Literature, and Professional Writing, alongside developing courses on critical thinking, tutor mentoring, new media, and graphic novels.

Her professional engagements include serving as a PEA (Professional Employee Association) Senator and co-chair of the WICCD (Women Invigorating Curriculum and Cultivating Diversity) Committee. She collaborates with organizations like Maine Literacy Volunteers, the Maine Humanities Council, Portland JCA, and HIAS to advance antiracism and support New Mainer communities. Additionally, she contributes to the Beth Israel Congregation in Bath and co-leads the Coastal Area Women’s Writing Group.

Michelle’s work emphasizes interdisciplinary education and community advocacy, integrating literary studies with social justice initiatives. She has no listed publications or awards in the provided text, but her focus on mentorship and curriculum development underscores her commitment to pedagogical innovation.