Lisa has been part of this community for many years, working tirelessly to make it a better place. She is the founding Executive Director of Our Kitchen Table which empowers urban neighborhoods to improve health and environment.
Lisa Oliver-King, MPH has worked 30+ years in the public sector. She is the founding executive director of Our Kitchen Table (OKT). Her undeniable commitment to public health and human rights has led her to dedicate her career to championing at-risk, disadvantaged and marginalized community residents. She works to ensure that those most impacted are visible, have voice, and can influence public policy decisions that impact their quality of life. Lisa O-K has proven success in mobilizing and organizing community members (particularly women receiving public assistance for child care, healthcare, housing, transportation, and education) to participate in purposeful action to build sustainable neighborhoods.
Lisa's education and expertise includes skills related to community organizing, civic engagement, capacity building, health promotion and risk reduction, advocacy, health information management, community-based focus group facilitation and environmental justice work.
