Lisa Schwartz

Dr. Schwartz is a Professor of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences in SMHS with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare and higher education space. Her career began as a clinician providing genetic counseling to patients and their families. After she completed her doctorate in higher education administration at GSEHD, she joined the SMHS faculty, serving in multiple administrative roles. She teaches genetics, ethics and leadership to undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students. Her research focuses on health professional career development and professional identity. She is active in the Faculty Against Antisemitism Movement of the Academic Engagement Network and founder of GW Faculty and Staff Against Antisemitism and Hate.