HERstory

Whatever you can do, or dream you can... begin it.

Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.

-- Goethe


After my employer shutdown, I found myself without a job. As a single mom of 3 kids, and no way to support them, I became even more determined to be the best version of myself that I could be for them.


Failure was not an option.


I enrolled in HACC Lancaster to gain a marketable skill, and started a new job. While attending school fulltime and working, sometimes I had no other option but to bring my kids with me to class so I wouldn't miss out on any instruction.


Still I was determined.


After graduating from HACC with high honors, I transferred to Penn State University, making Deans List and graduating with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

I made it!


That day, I walked across that stage with my head held high, as I knew my kids were proud of me!


Lisa C.



Penn State Graduation

(a note to my kids)

Kids, Mom Made It!

Philippians 4:13




Awards & Accomplishments


Senatorial Citation


Dean’s List, Penn State University


Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society


Red Rose Recipient, Lancaster Newspapers


From the Fallout Shelter, 1st Place Photography


Published Poet


Artist