Lisa Kundrat Haversack
About Lisa Kundrat Haversack
Lisa Kundrat Haversack is a Marketing Communications Manager at Patterson Companies, Inc. with extensive experience in media management and community engagement across various organizations, including Thomson Reuters and General Mills.
Current Role at Patterson Companies
Lisa Kundrat Haversack serves as the Marketing Communications Manager at Patterson Companies, Inc. since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing marketing communications strategies and initiatives. Her position is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she has been contributing to the company's marketing efforts for three years.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Haversack worked at Thomson Reuters from 2016 to 2019 as the Senior Paid Media Manager. During her three years in this role, she managed paid media campaigns and strategies in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Prior to this position, she also served as a Senior Content Strategist at Thomson Reuters from 2009 to 2012, focusing on content development and strategy.
Background in Community Engagement
Before her tenure at Thomson Reuters, Haversack worked at General Mills as a Community Engagement Specialist from 2012 to 2015. Her role involved fostering community relationships and engagement initiatives in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Additionally, she served as a Communications Consultant - Social Media at Xcel Energy for a brief period in 2016.
Educational Background and Expertise
Haversack holds a Master of Education (MEd) from Vanderbilt Peabody College, which she completed in 2021. She also earned a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English from the University of Montana. Her expertise includes curriculum development, course design, and a strong interest in educational technology and digital literacy.
Involvement in Social Media and Education
Haversack has a history of involvement in social media and education. She served as a Board Member and Board Chair at SocialMedia.org from 2014 to 2019. Additionally, she worked as a Writing Instructor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2007 to 2009, where she focused on teaching strategies and enhancing learner experiences.