»Vice President of Community Relations - Alisa Driscoll

As Vice President of Community Relations, Alisa Driscoll proudly serves as Chapman University’s chief community liaison official. In this role, she collaborates with residents, government officials, local businesses, and non-profit organizations on programs and initiatives that benefit the communities that surround the University’s campuses. 

Alisa serves on the board of several community-based organizations, including Friendly Center, Mariposa Women & Family Center, and the Orange Public Library Foundation. She is also the immediate past chair of the Orange Chamber of Commerce. 

A strong advocate for equity in education, Alisa served as co-chair of Chapman University’s Advisory Group on Women and led initiatives to help address food insecurity on campus as chair of the University’s Advisory Group on Socio-economic Stratification.  

While at Chapman, she was named a “40 Under 40” honoree by the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce. She has also been honored as a “Woman of the Year” within the 46th congressional district by Congressman Lou Correa. 

Prior to her work in higher education, Alisa served as a fundraiser for nonprofit organizations in Orange County. She holds a bachelor’s degree from UC Irvine and a master’s degree from Chapman University. Alisa lives in Old Towne Orange with her family.