Faces of Philanthropy: Lisa Meier

Lisa Meier

St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church 

WPGC Programs Chair

WPGC St Anne Founding Member

CFOCF DAF Fundholder

Lisa is a Registered Nurse with a distinguished background in Neonatal Intensive Care and Pediatrics, bringing a compassionate, clinical perspective to her community work. As the Health Committee Chairperson of the St. Margaret Mary Haiti Mission, she channels her healthcare expertise into meaningful service for those in need.

A devoted mother of three Bishop Moore and St. Margaret Mary graduates, she is married to her high school sweetheart, a local estate-planning attorney who shares her deep commitment to the Central Florida Catholic community. When she isn’t serving others, Lisa enjoys traveling, getting lost in a good book, and spending cherished time with her 96-year-old grandma.

Faces of Philanthropy Q & A with Lisa Meier:

Q: What inspired you to take on a leadership role within the Women’s Philanthropic Giving Circle (WPGC) as an Executive Committee member? 

A: I was invited to join the WPGC but didn’t know a lot about giving circles. I did know that our combined funds could go a lot farther than our individual donations.  My favorite part of the WPGC is our Pitch Party!  I love hearing how so many of the organizations asking for grants were started by women who saw a need. As Catholic women, we are called to help with those needs. 

I was recently asked to be the Programs Chair for the WPGC. This has been an incredible honor and a way for me to give back to a group of women who have inspired me!

Q: Who inspired your approach to giving? 

I’m a first generation American and grew up with the example of my grandparents working two jobs each and making it a priority to “put in the envelope” on Sundays.  I was very aware that this was an important sacrifice and priority.  This also shaped my desire to become a nurse which led to my involvement in the Haiti Mission at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church.  Jesus says in Matthew 25 that whatever we do for the least of our brothers and sisters, we do for him. The WPGC is a beautiful way to serve Him.

Q: What inspired you to join the Women’s Philanthropic Giving Circle? 

A: My husband and I opened a Donor Advised Fund with the Catholic Foundation. This gives us the ability to very thoughtfully invest and give.  It’s important to our family that we support organizations that are guided by Catholic values.  We have open conversations with our kids about how to have the greatest giving impact through our time talent and treasure. My daughter will be joining the circle next year, and I hope to many more young women join us!

Click here to learn more about our Women’s Philanthropic Giving Circle.