An Austin native, Lissa Adams is an accomplished strategic business development professional, community advocate and trusted leader working closely with prominent industry and community partners throughout Texas for more than 20 years. In her role as Provost for the Texas State Technical College in East Williamson County (Hutto, TX), Lissa is focused on economic development and increasing the level of student, civic and industry success by working with organizations to identify workforce needs, build meaningful career pathways and share the opportunity of quality technical training and employment with community leaders and influencers. Lissa also serves on a number of non-profit and regional impact boards, including Austin Area Research Organization (AARO) and the Manor Schoolhouse Foundation.