Collaborate PASadena Introduces New Director, Lisa Cavelier, To Lead Initiative

Collaborate Pasadena (CollPAS) announced Wednesday it has hired Lisa Cavelier as its new Director.

For the past two years the initiative has operated with a part-time leadership team and has now grown to the point of bringing on a full-time Director. Through an extensive search process, Cavelier was selected to lead the initiative which is focused on increasing partnerships and collaboration that support the shared vision of helping kids to succeed in school and in life. Her expertise in Pasadena-based community organizations, fundraising abilities and strong leadership skills made her the perfect candidate to significantly move Collaborate PASadena forward in 2017, a statement said.

“We are delighted to have Lisa on board with Collaborate PASadena,” said Pasadena Mayor Terry Tornek, “and impressed with the enthusiasm she has brought to the initiative. With Lisa at the helm, Collaborate PASadena is well-equipped and prepared to accomplish its goals.”

“As we continue to deepen partnerships so that children and families thrive, I am pleased to welcome Lisa to Collaborate PASadena,” said  Pasadena Unified School District Superintendent Brian McDonald. “She is a proven leader with vision and the ability to bring people together.”

With a nonprofit management career spanning more than 25 years, Lisa Cavelier brings an impressive history that includes stints as an assistant to the US Ambassador to France; Executive Director of the Nancy Reagan Foundation; Chief Operating Officer for the California Art Club; Vice President of Guest Services for the 2015 Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles and more. For ten years, Lisa was the President of Cavelier Productions, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in marketing, organizational development, public relations, and event management.

During that time she managed numerous projects in and around Pasadena including with nonprofit organizations Day One, Pasadena Educational Foundation, Junior League of Pasadena, as well as the City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Unified School District. She has been an active volunteer in both Pasadena and South Pasadena, serving repeatedly as PTA President, and sitting on multiple boards and committees for more than 15 years.

Lisa has been on the job since the beginning of January and offers this perspective, “With my love for this community and my strong support for Collaborate PASadena, I am excited to join this effort! I plan to build on the great work that has been done so far, and take the CP message to every corner of Pasadena – ultimately to fully impact every child for success in school and in life.”

About Collaborate PASadena

Collaborate PASadena’s core vision is that the children of Pasadena, Altadena and Sierra Madre all grow up in a safe, stable and supportive environment that prepares them for success in school and in life. The backbone of this initiative includes the participation of the City of Pasadena, Town of Altadena, City of Sierra Madre, Pasadena Unified School District, area non-profit organizations, local businesses and Chambers of Commerce, faith-based organizations, parents, students and institutions of higher education. The structure includes Work Groups and a Leadership Council that facilitates the collection of data, providing first-hand reports and feedback, and offering guidance and support.

Collaborate PASadena is sponsored by the City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Unified School District. The fiscal sponsor of the initiative is the Flintridge Center, a long-time Pasadena organization focused on reducing violence and improving lives in the community.

For More Information on Collaborate PASadena, visit www.collaboratepasadena.org.