Lisa
Scott-Founds
Woman of the year 2011

A Fort Lauderdale native and
Stranahan High graduate, Lisa received a BS in communications
from FSU. She then became Director of PR for the Center for
Theoretical Physics at the UM. Several years later she accepted
a position with the Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce which
led her to her role with Winterfest. She is now in her 16th
year as President and CEO.
Lisa’s love
for Winterfest developed when she watched every parade from
early childhood. She is committed to creating a quality, high
profile event for the community that brings family and friends
together. Winterfest, celebrating 40 years, has grown into an
internationally recognized event and has earned the title “The
World’s Most Watched Boat Parade.”
Lisa enjoys
her community and charity involvement. One of her favorites is
PINION, where she has served on the board in a variety of roles
(from chairing events, to her existing position as VP of
Publicity). She is touched to have been chosen by her PINION
family and proud to represent this outstanding organization.
Lisa serves
on the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Board and is
Past-President of Beaux Arts. She co-chaired the Riverwalk
Tribute and assisted with The Pantry and
United Way
events. She is a
member of Downtown Rotary, Fort Lauderdale Women’s Club,
Leadership Broward, Fort Lauderdale Chamber and Marine related
associations to name a few
Lisa’s
notable distinctions include the Fort Lauderdale Chamber
Circle of Excellence Award, March of Dimes
Woman of Distinction, Symphony of the Americas
Woman of Style and Substance,
Cystic Fibrosis Fort
Lauderdale’s Finest Couples, amongst other’s from In Focus
Magazine and the Hispanic Chamber. Lisa sits on the Fort
Lauderdale Marine Advisory and Centennial Boards. She was
recently named Broward
College Distinguished Alumnae and
Fort Lauderdale Citizen
of the Year.
She is so
grateful to her dear friend and liaison, Lee and to her
blonde babe brigade-
Anne, Arlette, Cathy, Ginny and Teresa- for making this
experience extra special.
Lisa and
David live life to its fullest and love being surrounded by
their loving family, friends and their two beagles. She
dedicates today to her father whom she lost to cancer.