An
English major at Wittenberg, Griffin originally planned to pursue a career in
journalism, but her work with the Columbus City Council quickly altered her
plans.
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Alumni World
Lisa Griffin '82
Founds Communications Firm Although the road to success may have taken a slight detour following her graduation from Wittenberg, Lisa Griffin has proved that the detour can indeed be the best part of the trip.
As a member of the council, chair of its public service committee, and its political and communications director, Griffin developed a sincere interest in strengthening relationships between corporate, government and non-profit organizations. As her interest grew, she found herself considering a business venture of her own. The result is Griffin Communications LLC., a full-service marketing communications firm. Founded in 1992, the company, which now employs 20 highly skilled professionals, also consistently tackles issues of interest to the public and to Griffin such as school levies, public transportation, affordable healthcare and urban development. “Although ‘doing well by doing good’ has become a faded ideal in some business circles, I am convinced that the economic vitality depends on a balance of business growth and concern for every member of the community through not-for-profit organizations,” Griffin explained. That attitude, combined with her business and community accomplishments, recently caught the attention of the National Association of Women Business Owners, which awarded her its 2003 Visionary Award. Honored to receive the award, Griffin credits Wittenberg for much of her success. “Articulating ideas clearly and concisely through written and verbal communications is an integral component of my profession,” she said. “The liberal arts education I received and personal growth experiences gained at Wittenberg definitely prepared me to become an effective communicator and helped form the ideals on which Griffin Communication is built.” — Courtney Galliger ’04
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