Lisa Covington is a Program & Project Management professional with 20+ years’ experience specializing in both non-profit and for-profit organizations spanning education, entertainment, health & wellness, and technology. As Vice President, Program Management and Continuous Improvement, Ms. Covington is responsible for overseeing the Project Management Office in supporting high quality execution, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the XPRIZE Foundation’s many key programs and projects, playing a crucial role in managing scalable internal processes to support business growth. Ms. Covington earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the American College for the Applied Arts, London and studied Project Management at UCLA. She is a certified Project Management Professional, PMP, through the Global Project Management Institute and continues to dedicate her spare time to volunteering at organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club of Los Angeles County, Westchester Mental Health Guild and PMI-LA.