Lisa Hughes joined the UP staff in 2022 as the Marshall Fire Local Liaison after losing her home in the Marshall Fire in Louisville, Colorado in Dec 2021. Her neighborhood of 20 years was lost in the fire. Lisa helped her community as a neighborhood liaison which led her to working for UP. She works in the recovery, preparedness, and advocacy and action programs.

Lisa has a Masters in Social Work from San Jose State University and a BA from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She has worked in the nonprofit sector as a volunteer manager, and is a former teacher. She has spent many years volunteering in non profits. When not working she enjoys spending time with her family in Colorado’s beautiful mountains, hiking, reading, doing Zumba, and playing with her dog. She is excited to help Coloradoans navigate insurance after disaster and provide ways to keep their homeowners insurance.