Board Member Introduction – Lisa Deweese, MS, OTR/L

Lisa is a visionary healthcare executive and licensed occupational therapist with over 34 years of experience in therapy services, strategic planning, and multi-state healthcare operations.  She has a proven track record of leading high-performing teams, driving organizational growth, and improving patient outcomes across diverse care settings. Lisa currently serves as the Regional Director of Outpatient Operations at Preferred Therapy, where she oversees the strategic direction, compliance, and service delivery of multiple outpatient clinics throughout Maine.

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Her career includes senior leadership roles in business development, clinical operations, and rehabilitation management, where she has demonstrated expertise in financial oversight, regulatory compliance, and policy implementation. Lisa is deeply committed to community health, having developed and led numerous senior-focused education initiatives, fall prevention programs, and rehabilitative service expansions. She brings valuable experience in board collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and healthcare innovation, making her a strong advocate for patient-centered care and sustainable healthcare models.