Lysa Ratliff: “The Challenge and the Opportunity of My Dreams”
A year ago, Lysa Ratliff was promoted to CEO of Kaboom!, the national nonprofit that works to end playspace inequity for good.
Throughout her career, Lysa has served as a champion for kids and their resilience, leading efforts to connect partners and make change for communities and kids across the country, and around the world. She was the Vice President of Partnership Development at KABOOM!, has held senior leadership roles at Habitat for Humanity International, Save the Children, and spent more than a decade in international marketing communications at several large corporations.
In this video, Lysa reflects on her leadership journey- from her childhood to becoming the CEO of KABOOM! and how the American Express Leadership Academy helped her to grow as a leader.
Also, check out these short clips featuring Lysa Ratliff and her work:
American Express Leadership Academy, Self-care, Reflecting on mixed-race identity and Leading with Courage.
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