She is responsible for SUU's Career Fair which attracts more than 70 employers each year. By networking with local and regional employers, she is able to stay abreast of their current labor market needs and provide students with information regarding employment opportunities within those firms. Before joining the Career Services staff, Lisa worked as an economic development assistant for Cedar City Corporation and developed strong working relationships with many of the area's major employers. Lisa will also build the SUU Internship program which places students with a sophomore standing or greater in a work setting to learn more about their chosen career.
Internships are available both locally and nationally.
For information on internships check out the Internship Home Page . Originally from Mankato, Minn., Lisa graduated from Southern Utah University with degrees in Communication and in Political Science in 1988. In addition to economic development experience, she also spent several years as a staff writer for the Daily Spectrum and other regional newspapers. Lisa is married to Ken Rhodes. They have three children, Charlie, Layne Anne, and Olivia.