I grew up over seas living in Waterloo Belgium for eight years and London England for five years. Moved back to the Illinois for my senior year of high school. Married my high school sweetheart after he finished his training and became a US Navy SEAL. I moved to Chula Vista in 1986 and put down roots. I have a son and daughter and three wonderful grandchildren. I spent 14 years working in the financial industry and in 2001, I was hired as the CEO for the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, where I worked twenty years.
I just started working for an Amazing non profit organization called Saved In America as their Executive Director. Who We Are
A non-profit organization of volunteers who are former law enforcement officers, Special Operators, and Navy SEALs-turned licensed and insured private investigators. Saved In America assists parents and law enforcement in locating missing and runaway children. *Volunteers may receive a per diem rate per the GSA schedule.
Our Work
Since December 2014, SIA has assisted in the investigation and locating more than 270 children nationwide. 60% of all recovered children were found before being trafficked.
About Lisa Cohen
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am the last of six children. I am very close with all my siblings, and in the last five years, I have lost both my parents. I have two children, a son and daughter, and three grandchildren.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
In all my careers, what I have always enjoyed the most is helping people. My current position tugs at my heart the most as it is God’s work we are doing to protect his Children, the most vulnerable
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Follow your passion and follow your heart.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Enjoying my family, happy and healthy
Lisa Cohen & Our Community
Q: What are a few of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Lolita’s, Romesco Mexiterranean Bistro, and Miguel’s restaurant in Coronado
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
36 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Greg Cox inspires giving to the County of San Diego, and Dr. Pablo Velez inspired me with his dedication to the hospital, staff, patients, and the community!
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
The Galley Restaurant
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
We are finely blended, and all are welcome
Q: If you could choose anyone alive today and not a relative, with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would you meet for this lunch?
Carrie Woodruff has been a dear friend since middle school, and we would be at Miguel’s Restaurant in Coronado… laughing.
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
The Notebook; currently watching Lessons in Chemistry
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I love to play baseball and make homemade applesauce from scratch
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My Savior Jesus Christ
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My family and my Lord
Q: What community organizations and/or local nonprofits do you admire/support?
Corpus Christi Catholic Church / Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce/ Rotary
Q: What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
When fighting the dragon, make sure you don’t become one
Q: What Neighborhood do you live in?
Chula Vista
What I love about my Neighborhood:
Tight-knit and friendly
Please describe your ideal San Diego weekend:
Old Town Trolley and Tours stopping at all the different locations and listening to the history of San Diego
Q: Finally, what three words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Family, love, and tranquility
