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 around 1958) is a well-known American leader. She used to be the president of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She also led an organization called Time's Up.

Growing Up and School

Lisa Borders was born in Atlanta, Georgia. She went to public schools in Atlanta. Later, in 1965, her parents sent her to The Westminster Schools. They wanted her to have a more challenging school experience.

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

Borders earned a bachelor's degree from Duke University. She also got a master's degree in health administration. This degree was from the University of Colorado. She helps guide Duke University as a member of its Board of Trustees. While in college, she joined the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.

Her Career

Lisa Borders has had many important jobs. She was the president of the Henry W. Grady Health System Foundation. There, she helped raise a lot of money for the hospital.

Leading Atlanta City Council

From 2004 to 2010, Borders was the president of the Atlanta City Council. This was her first time running for public office. Her job was to lead meetings and work with the city government. She made sure things ran smoothly in Atlanta.

Working for Change

In 2010, Borders helped start an organization called No Labels. This group brings together Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. Their goal is to solve problems together.

Before leading the WNBA, Borders worked at The Coca-Cola Company. She was the vice president for global community affairs. This role involved helping communities around the world.

Leading the WNBA

On February 10, 2016, Lisa Borders became the fourth president of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She made big changes for the league. She started live streaming games on Twitter. She also launched a one-day fantasy game for fans.

In 2017, the WNBA had its highest attendance ever. That season was also the most-watched in four years. Borders was often the public face of the league. She hosted press conferences and gave many interviews.

In October 2018, Borders left the WNBA. She became the first president and CEO of Time's Up. This organization works to create a safer and fairer workplace for everyone.

Recognition

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