During childhood, Lisa spent school breaks working in the jewelry store—an early education that shaped her eye and trained herhands long before she realized the craft would become her life’s work.

Working her way through college, Lisa pursued studies in sociology, cultural anthropology, and art history, fields that deepened her understanding of how objects embody culture, meaning, and history. This academic foundation continues to influence her creative perspective and the cultural depth of her designs. Her work blends ancient handworking techniques with modern tools, balancing the roles of artist, craftsperson, and documentarian of human emotion and connection.

After college, Lisa began a career in healthcare marketing, earning a promotion that brought her to the company’s corporate office in Nashville. She ultimately made Nashville home, working in healthcare marketing and communications—specializing in imaging, organ donation, and long-term care—before transitioning into the data and internet services industry as a sales manager and technical advisor.

The events of September 11th, and the loss of a cousin in the attack, prompted Lisa to reevaluate her path. With her mother’s encouragement, she chose to devote herself fully to the craft that had been her dream since childhood. What began as a part-time job and creative outlet soon became a calling, and eventually, her full-time profession.

Some of Lisa’s most treasured memories are rooted in the jewelry world itself—including meeting the legendary James Brown, who affectionately called her “Little Lisa.” She still recalls the day he noticed her absence from the store, phoned her at home, and sang Ave Maria to lift her spirits while she was sick. It remains one of her most cherished stories.