Lisa Reid brings to Patricia Lynch Associates a proud history of advocacy and accomplishment for nonprofits and social justice causes. She is a well-known government affairs specialist in both the civil rights and human services fields. Immediately before joining PLA, Lisa was a senior lobbyist and partner in the Dames Reid, LLC government relations firm where she represented a range of nonprofit organizations, including the Empire State Pride Agenda. Prior to that, she was state lobbyist for the UJA Federation. Lisa began her professional career providing mental health and drug addiction counseling. She graduated with a BS in psychology from SUNY Oneonta. She also attended the Rockefeller School of Social Welfare. A native of Albany, Lisa is active in civic organizations, including the Lansingburgh Parent Teacher Association. Lisa's depth of experience and passionate commitment to the issues make her a superior advocate for all she represents. Her extensive contacts and expertise in the human services field benefit all of PLA's clients.