MEET LISA

Born and raised in Southern California, Lisa has been a resident of South Orange County for over 30 years. As an executive and businesswoman, she spent decades leading teams, delivering results, and always setting the highest standards of excellence for herself and those around her.  

Lisa is the first Japanese American elected to the Orange County Board of Supervisors, starting her first term representing the Fifth District in 2014. She served as Chairwoman of the Board of Supervisors in 2016 and again in 2019. Lisa served two terms as Mayor of the City of Dana Point in 2009 and 2014. 

In 2020, Lisa served as President of the California State Association of Counties where she led the 58 California counties through uncertain times. 

Lisa serves on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Counties, Orange County Transportation Authority, Orange County Fire Authority, Transportation Corridor Agencies, and South Coast Air Quality Management District.  Lisa also serves as a Member of the California Transportation Commission Technical Advisory Committee.

Lisa is a respected leader and will take her years of experience as County Supervisor of the 6th largest county in the United States to help renew California and America, so we prosper for future generations.