Lisa Borders facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lisa Borders
Lisa Borders at WNBA game in 2018
4th President of the WNBA
In office February 10, 2016 – October 2, 2018
Preceded by	Laurel J. Richie
Succeeded by	Cathy Engelbert
President of the Atlanta City Council
In office 2004–2010
Preceded by	Cathy Woolard
Succeeded by	Ceasar Mitchell
Personal details
Born	c. 1958 (age 66–67) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Relations	William Holmes Borders (grandfather)
Alma mater	Duke University University of Colorado

Lisa Michelle Borders (born November 25, 1957) is a well-known leader. She used to be the president of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She also led an organization called Time's Up.

Lisa Borders: Early Life and Learning

Lisa Borders was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 25, 1957. She went to Atlanta Public Schools when she was younger. Later, in 1965, she attended The Westminster Schools. Her parents wanted her to have a more challenging learning environment there.

Lisa Borders is the granddaughter of a famous civil rights leader. His name was Rev. William Holmes Borders. He was a pastor at the Wheat Street Baptist Church in Atlanta.

Lisa Borders studied at Duke University and earned a bachelor's degree. She also got a Master of Science degree from the University of Colorado. This degree was in health administration. She is still a member of the Duke University Board of Trustees. When she was in college, she joined the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.

Lisa Borders' Career Journey

Before working with the Atlanta city council, Lisa Borders was a leader at the Henry W. Grady Health System Foundation. There, she helped raise a lot of money for the hospital.

From 2004 to 2010, she was the president of the Atlanta City Council. This was her first time running for public office. She was elected in a special election on August 10, 2004. Her job included leading meetings and working with the city government. She also ran for mayor of Atlanta in 2009. Later, Ceasar Mitchell took over her role on the city council.

In 2010, Borders helped start a group called No Labels. This group brings together Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. Their goal is to find solutions to problems in politics.

Lisa Borders was a vice president at The Coca-Cola Company. She worked in global community affairs there. On February 10, 2016, she became the fourth president of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).

As WNBA president, she helped make games available to watch online. She also launched a special one-day fantasy game for the league. In 2017, the WNBA had its highest number of fans attending games. That season was also the most-watched in four years. She often spoke to the media and gave interviews for the league.

In October 2018, Borders left the WNBA. She became the first president and chief executive officer of Time's Up. She left this position in February 2019 due to personal reasons.

Awards and Recognition

In 2018, People magazine recognized Lisa Borders. They named her one of their "25 Women Changing the World."