The University of Arizona

Lisa K. Harris

Title: 
President, Harris Environmental Group
Area of Expertise: 
Integration of conservation and development
Academic Degree(s)
B.A. in Economics, University of Chicago
M.B.A. in Marketing, University of Chicago
Ph.D. in Wildlife Ecology, University of Arizona
Dr. Harris began her career in Chicago working in advertising, but returned to school in pursuit of a career that would be both personally and professionally gratifying.  She founded Harris Environmental Group, Inc. in 1994 as sole proprietor and employee.  In the ensuing years Dr. Harris has built an award winning natural and cultural resources consulting company. She has served as a Trustee for the Arizona – Sonora Desert Museum and a Board member of the Tucson Audubon Society. She has also been an Adjunct Research Scientist for the University of Arizona.  Dr. Harris has published widely in the scientific literature.