Lisa is a long-time resident of Washington state and Whatcom County. She and her husband James K. Papp own a publishing and marketing company promoting James' books and award-winning photographs, many of nature and waters in the Whatcom area ~ www.inquirewithin.com ~ She was a member of the Barkley Toastmasters club and served as Club President, V.P. of Membership, and Treasurer. For over 30 years she offered marketing consulting, graphic design, and social media management services. Lisa continues to volunteer for various causes including HomesNow.org and Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County and believes in giving back. In the past, she has worked for non-profits including the American Institute of Architects Seattle Chapter, Northwest Community Housing Foundation which completed the first Co-housing project in the U.S. in Winslow, and for-profits including Nordstrom. She is not an expert on homelessness but a concerned citizen.