Lisa Marshall Black, Ph.D.
About Lisa Marshall Black, Ph.D.
Lisa Marshall Black, Ph.D., serves as the Director of Cultural Belonging and Social Ethos at the American Society of Civil Engineers, where she focuses on enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the engineering field. With a background in educational leadership and social work, she has held various roles in education and civil engineering organizations.
Current Role at American Society of Civil Engineers
Lisa Marshall Black, Ph.D., serves as the Director of Cultural Belonging and Social Ethos at the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). In this role, she directs initiatives aimed at enhancing the recruitment and retention of diverse leadership within the civil engineering pipeline. Her responsibilities include fostering an inclusive environment and promoting social equity within the organization and the broader engineering community.
Previous Experience at American Society of Civil Engineers
Prior to her current position, Lisa worked at ASCE as the Senior Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs from 2016 to 2020. During her tenure, she focused on developing and implementing programs that support diversity and inclusion within the engineering profession. Her efforts contributed to ASCE's commitment to fostering a more equitable environment for all members.
Educational Background
Lisa Marshall Black holds multiple degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from 2007 to 2014. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Science in Social Work (M.S.S.W.) and a Master of Science in a related field, both starting in 2003. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology from North Carolina State University, achieved in 1985.
Experience in Education and School Improvement
Lisa has extensive experience in the education sector, having worked at the Madison Metropolitan School District in various roles. She served as a Special Assistant to the Superintendent from 2006 to 2011 and as a School Improvement Planner for one year in 2005. Additionally, she was the Minority Student Coordinator/Social Worker for one year from 2004 to 2005. These roles involved planning and implementing strategies to improve educational outcomes for diverse student populations.
Leadership at KLB and Associates
From 2013 to 2016, Lisa held the position of Executive Director for Education & Training Programs at KLB and Associates. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing educational initiatives and training programs, contributing to the professional development of individuals within the organization.