Lisa Currie began with the Nature Center in October of 2006 and comes to us with over 25 years of management and teambuilding experience in various industries. Lisa has a varied background including a Bachelors Degree in Dance from the University of Oregon where she was in the performing Ballet Company, and an AOS from the Culinary Institute of America.

After many years in the culinary world, she ended her career as the Pastry Chef at the renowned Cliff House Restaurant in San Francisco in 1992. Her next move was into horticulture and professional landscaping business and she earned a certificate as a "Certified California Nursery Professional".

In 1996 Lisa went back to school and earned her MBA in Strategic Leadership from Dominican University in San Rafael, California. As Hawaii is her home, she moved back to the islands in 1998 just prior to the birth of her daughter, Anuhea. Lisa is a 1977 graduate of Punahou school and felt that the islands is where she wanted to raise her child as she grew up going barefoot to school and playing in Manoa stream. It is her strong desire to instill the respect for the environment in the next generation so that it is preserved for years to come.

Since being home Lisa has worked for several Non-Profits in administrative positions, including; The Arc in Hawaii, Narconon Hawaii, Angel Network Charities and DADDS (Dads Against Doing Drugs). The theme of the environment is part of her life as she has a home business that teaches families how to live healthier lives and works with a Solar company to get the message out that Hawaii should be Solar Powered. Coming to The Hawaii Nature Center is a natural progression.