A seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience at Lehigh, Lisa Getzler has a proven track record of success in founding many of the university's signature programs. Her expertise in design thinking has been instrumental in shaping the university's entrepreneurial ecosystem,

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Lisa champions a culture of innovation, providing students, alumni, and faculty with the knowledge, skills, networks, and mindsets needed to frame problems, define opportunities, and build scalable companies. Her leadership has helped to bring about many transformative initiatives and signature entrepreneurial programs at Lehigh.

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The assessment measures she developed for the Integrated Product Development Capstone Program at Lehigh University have been adopted nationwide and garnered National Science Foundation funding. This work has also earned recognition from ABET, the accrediting agency for applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology programs.

As vice provost, Lisa provides strategic oversight and leadership for the Office of Entrepreneurship, a hub for the many centers, programs, and initiatives that empower learners and founders from all backgrounds to thrive.

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Lisa's commitment to fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial community at Lehigh has been recognized through awards like the Lehigh Valley Business Women of Influence and Lehigh University's Hillman Award.