Public Speaking Coach Lisa Braithwaite

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Over fifteen years school- and community-based training
and education experience

Over fifteen years professional public speaking experience

Theater performance background

Expertise in adult learning principles

Expertise in communication skills development

Expertise in program and curriculum development

Education

M.A. in Education, UC Santa Barbara

B.A. in Theater, Pomona College

Before starting her public speaking coaching business, Lisa Braithwaite, a Santa Barbara native and Cate School graduate, worked in the nonprofit sector in Santa Barbara for sixteen years, developing and implementing programs, curricula, and training materials for local organizations, leading workshops and facilitating groups. She has given hundreds of presentations to thousands of people. Her areas of expertise in training and education include adult learning principles, communication skills development and gender equity issues.

In 1995, she created the first full-time teen relationship violence program in Santa Barbara County, for Shelter Services for Women (now Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara County). In 1998, she developed a media literacy program for Girls Incorporated of Carpinteria. In 2000, she joined the fledgling Morgan Foundation and established their domestic and international grant programs to provide computer and Internet access to poor communities and developing countries.

As Training Coordinator for Tri-Counties Regional Center, she built a new employee orientation program, and with a team of consultants and staff, created a comprehensive training and education program using employees as trainers.

She is most proud of her accomplishments with Body Electric, a nonprofit she co-founded in 1997. Body Electric’s mission is to promote participation, recognition and celebration of local women and girls in sports and physical activity.

In 2003, Lisa was honored for her work with Body Electric by the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table. The Louise Lowry Davis award, named for a local pioneer in women’s sports, is given annually to a person recognized as a player, coach or sponsor who excels in leadership and sportsmanship in the community.

Lisa is a graduate of Women's Economic Ventures' Self-Employment Training.

Lisa resides in Santa Barbara with her husband and three cats.




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