A Celebration of Life: Lisa Allison, CPA

Longtime Board member Lisa Allison, CPA is one of four honorees to be recognized at the Evening of Hope Gala on May 4. For details on this special event, click here.

Sixteen years ago, hope made Lisa Allison the steadfast champion of TWCVV that she is today. When her dear friend was diagnosed with prostate cancer and given months to live, he started attending a Wellness Community support group. The dramatic change Lisa saw in her friend’s outlook convinced her that TWCVV was a special place. “I saw how much hope TWCVV gave my friend and his family during a dark time, and I thought if this is what they’ve done for them, I want to give back to TWCVV.”

A CPA in a thriving accounting firm, Lisa decided to contribute her financial skills to the TWCVV Board of Directors, where she has served on the Finance Committee for sixteen years. She is currently Vice-Chair of the Board and has served multiple terms as Treasurer. “Lisa's accounting experience, expertise and very human perspective have truly helped the board and our mission,” says Board Chair Steve Spector. He adds “it seems every bit as meaningful the way Lisa's personality, frankness and general optimism have shown many of us how to enjoy and best carry on what we are doing as a board.”

Board colleague Brian Layfield was introduced to TWCVV by Lisa, and echoes Steve’s appreciation. “Lisa is an incredibly balanced person whose expertise provides invaluable insight into the ‘business’ of the organization while her exceptional optimism and energy help TWCVV continue to deliver on its mission,” says Brian.

Lisa is the managing partner of Lippe, Hellie, Hoffer & Allison, LLP, where she has worked for thirteen years. She has more than 25 years of experience in the accounting field and serves as an adjunct professor at her alma mater, California Lutheran University. In 2003 Lisa was honored as one of the Top 40 under 40 for her outstanding professional achievement by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal.

In addition to TWCVV, Lisa serves on the Finance Committee of United Way of Ventura County and volunteers on other committees of various charitable organizations. Lisa enjoys spending time with family and friends, attending symphonies and musical theater, and caring for her two rescue companions, Barley and Blue.

The best celebration of life - the friend who first made Lisa aware of TWCVV, has defied the odds and continues to live a happy and wonderful life, which is what HOPE is all about.