Lisa is a passionate speaker with more than a decade of experience engaging audiences in Florida, North Carolina, and Washington, D.C. Today, she specializes in ways to improve maternity care, especially in rural and underserved communities. Prior speaking credits include:

Speaking at the National Rural Health Association conference in 2018.
- Discussed gaps in maternity care at the National Rural Health Association conference in D.C.
- Moderated panels on school segregation and affordable housing for Charlotte magazine’s #DiscussCLT series.
- Served as a featured speaker for the Charlotte League of Women Voters and the South Florida International Press Club.
To book Lisa for your next event, contact her at: lisayrab@gmail.com.
Media Appearances
- Appeared on the true-crime television shows In Session and Nothing Personal.
- Discussed Moms Mabley on WUNC’s “Due South.”
- Discussed the Lumbee tribe on WFAE.
- Discussed the Moral Mondays movement on AM 950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota.
Writing Lessons
As the former articles editor for Charlotte magazine, Lisa has given numerous talks about the craft of writing. She’s spoken to students at Boston University, Wake Forest, and Mount Holyoke.
To inquire about fees and coaching, contact her at lisayrab@gmail.com.