Ms. Lisa DORNACKER

Ms. Lisa has served Twin Cities youth in various counseling and support roles for over 10 years, and worked with Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) students in both mainstream and contract alternative high schools since 2013.

Before joining the AchieveMpls team, Lisa was a TRIO Upward Bound counselor, supporting first-generation students in their college-going pursuits and managing multiple projects focusing on financial aid, college exposure and parent engagement. She also served as a specialist in the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program through the MPS Office of College and Career Readiness, and for the past four years has coached MPS girls’ basketball.

Lisa is passionate about anti-racism work and eliminating barriers for students of color as they pursue their education. She has been active on many state-wide initiatives to support underrepresented students in overcoming barriers to post-secondary success.

Lisa earned her bachelor's degree with a double major in Psychology and Human Services from Valley City State University (ND) in 2008, and her M.S. in professional school counseling from MSU-Mankato in 2010. She also holds a certificate in parent involvement and engagement. She’s currently pursuing a second master’s degree in educational leadership at MSU-Mankato.