Meet the UACPA Membership Director: Lisa Ostrander

MEET THE UACPA STAFF Lisa Ostrander

Lisa Ostrander is the new membership director at the UACPA. The Minnesota native attended Winona State University for a bachelor's in mass communications with a focus on public relations. In college, she pursued her passions through volunteer opportunities and paid internships, which included participation in music festivals, film festivals and the college radio station. She was a member of the BCAA, PRSA and political clubs. When it comes to hobbies, Lisa says, “basketball has always been one of my passions, along with exploring new cultures, countries and places in nature. My father introduced our family to skiing and scuba diving, and we were lucky to have opportunities to travel on a regular basis. One of my fondest places to visit growing up was our family lodge located in Manistee National Forest in Michigan.” She moved to Utah in 2012 to follow her love for the outdoors and to join a bustling economy with opportunities to impact the future.

What Were You Doing Before Joining the

UACPA? I recently worked for Vail Resorts in Park City as the executive meetings manager. Prior to that, I was with the Salt Lake Chamber for four and a half years, first in programs & events and then as the member relations manager.

How Do You Spend Your Free Time? I spend

much of my free time playing with my puppy Juniper, traveling and getting out into nature as much as possible to ski, fish, camp, bike, backpack, hike, paddle board and whitewater raft. You can also find me at home playing the piano, enjoying a good book, meditating, cooking, or gardening in the backyard. I also love a good film, eating at new restaurants, going to concerts, trail running and exploring art exhibits and museums.

What Are Your 2021 Goals? My goal this year is

to continuously remember to slow down and focus on the things that are most important — those moments we can never have back once they have gone.

What Famous Person/People Would You

Invite To a Dinner Party? So many! Mother

Theresa, Ghandi, Buddha, Martin Luther King Jr., Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Confucius, Eleanor Roosevelt, Maya Angelou, Nina Simone, Miles Davis, John Lennon, Aretha Franklin, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Jerry Garcia, B.B. King, Stevie Wonder, Thich Nhat Hanh, Don Miguel Ruiz, Alan Watts and Timothy Leary — ALL AT THE SAME TIME! Can you imagine what the table discussions would be like?!?

What Recent Purchase Under $100 Has Impacted You the Most? I won free attendance

to a seven-week spiritual and nutrition cleanse program. It has been a wonderful and rewarding experience.

What Advice Do You Live By?

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” “The time is always right to do what is right.” “Not all those who wander are lost.” “Well behaved women seldom make history.” “It’s no excuse going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then.” “Creativity is intelligence having fun.” “Wherever you go, there you are.” “Be here now.” n