People

Medical School: University of Missouri - Kansas City
Internship: Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL

Medical School: Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: WashU Medicine — Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: September 2025

Alexis has been a member of the department since 2018 and is currently serving as Project Coordinator in Division of Critical Care Medicine. In her role, she creates and manages ICU resident schedules, coordinates medical student rotations in the CTICU, and supports a variety of administrative projects as the division continues to grow. Prior to joining the department, Alexis studied Heath Sciences and Psychology at Mizzou.

Earlier this year, she welcomed her first baby, Sonny, on Valentine’s Day, and when she’s not at work, she’s exploring the outdoors and checking National Parks off her family’s travel list—Yosemite is next!

Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Residency: Cleveland Clinic Foundation Anesthe­siology Residency Program

Department of Anesthesiology FAS Employee of the Quarter: September 2024

Lisa began working at WashU Medicine in 2017 as the Executive Secretary for the Chief of the Division of General Anesthesiology. This marked a significant career shift after a 35-year tenure in banking, where she held a middle management role overseeing 150 bank branches across three states. Seeking a new challenge where she could rely more on her individual contributions, she transitioned into academia. Over the past seven years, Lisa has immersed herself in both the academic and clinical environments, finding the experience both challenging and rewarding as she continues to learn each day.

As the Division Administrator of Clinical Operations, Lisa oversees and supports the administrative staff working with the General, CT, Trauma, and Regional divisions, as well as the Directors of Clinical Operations. Additionally, she serves as the International Specialist for these divisions, collaborating closely with the HR Visa team to onboard international faculty and assisting visitors who wish to observe procedures in the ORs. Her role is centered on helping clinicians by minimizing their administrative burdens, allowing them to focus on their expertise.

On the personal side, Lisa has two children, a bonus son, and three grandchildren. Consistency has been a hallmark of her life—she has been married for 41 years and has lived in the same home for 39 of those years. She and her husband also built a two-bedroom cabin on 40 acres near Rolla, Missouri, which they frequent on weekends. Lisa treasures time spent with her local grandchildren, who live just 10 minutes away, although she wishes the others lived closer.

Lisa feels honored to be chosen as Employee of the Quarter and is grateful for the recognition.

Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: July 2021

Yolanda joined the research division as a grant specialist II in September, 2020. She assists with the pre- and post-award grant application process. The mother of two received her Masters in higher education from Saint Louis University, where she also worked as a financial specialist for over 15+ years. Outside of work, Yolanda loves writing about the “what-if’s” of life and hopes to see her work on The New York Times Best Sellers list.

Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine