Lisa Baumgartner Bonds

Lisa Baumgartner Bonds "is Vice President for External Affairs of Lutheran World Relief. She is a communication expert who has worked with many of the nation's leading public interest groups. Prior to joining LWR, Dr. Bonds served as Communications Director for the National Breast Cancer Coalition. Prior to that she was Vice President for Communications at one of the World Wildlife Fund, and as Senior Vice President for the public affairs firm, M&R Strategic Services. Prior to her work at M&R, Dr. Bonds directed a communication consultancy that assisted foundations, philanthropists, and non-profit organizations. Previous experience includes serving as press secretary for Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and seven years as a Professor of Speech-communication at American University; St. Olaf College; and the University of Minnesota. Dr. Bonds completed her M.A. and Ph.D. in speech-communication and history at the University of Minnesota."

• Director, Project On Government Oversight