Lisa Libby - Senior Policy Director

Livability, Sustainability and the Environment

Lisa sailing the Willamette RiverLisa Libby is the Senior Policy Director on issues relating to livability, sustainability, and the environment.

Lisa first arrived in Oregon in 1994, upon completion of her Bachelor's degree in Visual Communications at Central Michigan University and was instantly charmed by the pedestrian and bike friendly neighborhoods of Portland.

During four years as a travel consultant she visited countries throughout the world. These travels reinforced her respect for the natural environment and the importance of the relationship between people and place.

Her passion for sustainable, healthy communities led her to become actively involved as a volunteer with the City Repair Project, a local non-profit organization that helps neighborhood communities turn public spaces into places that foster community.

In 2003, Lisa returned to school at Portland State University to pursue a Master of Urban and Regional Planning degree. While in school she worked as the Grants Coordinator for the Bureau for Environmental Services' Community Watershed Stewardship Program. After graduation, Lisa continued working at BES on Watershed Community Outreach and the Watershed Investment Fund.

Lisa lives in the Concordia neighborhood in Northeast Portland and when she's not working she can be found riding her bike around the neighborhood, getting dirt under her fingernails and battling invasive plants in her yard. She is currently expanding her appreciation of classical music, the acoustic guitar, and long board skateboards.

Lisa Libby
Senior Policy Director
Office of Commissioner Adams
1221 SW 4th Avenue, Suite 220
Portland, OR 97204

Phone: (503) 823-4045
Fax: (503) 823-3017