Lisa Tanzer was the first board member of the Life is Good Kids Foundation (formerly Project Joy), over 25 years ago, which positively impacts over 1 million kids annually. Now, leading the for-profit side of Life is Good, Tanzer is an expert on the integrated for-profit/non-profit model and how businesses can use their spending power and influence to do good in the world, while rallying consumers and employees alike.

Tanzer has dedicated her career to building brands and teams with compassion –from The Gillette Company, Hasbro, and Staples,to various start-ups in Children’s Entertainment.Today, as the President of Life is Good, Tanzer is responsible for growing the business while delivering the simple, yet powerful message of optimism.

Her down-to-earth, candid, and transformative advice makes Tanzer a highly sought-after speaker with both brand-building and professional-development audiences. She is proud to have spoken with audiences at VF Corporation, Changemaker Chats, Bay Path Women’s Conference, Tufts University, and various industry events.

Work-Life Balance, Non-Profit & Association, Non-Profit Professionals, Youth, Youth Development Community Improvement, Social Justice, Corporate Responsibility,