Dedicated and Results Oriented Executive with broad proven track record in Global Non-Profit General Management, Marketing and Strategic Planning. Adept at organizing global resources and promoting innovative solutions. Skilled at mobilizing cross-functional global support to accomplish the task at hand. Excellent leadership and relationship building skills. Accomplished cross-cultural ambassador between the US and China.
Lisa Gray is a former anchor and producer for the BBC in the UK. Out of the passion in serving the community, Lisa formed APIA News Network, AAPI Voice and Dragon Eagle TV to be the voice of Asian Pacific Islander Americans and promote cross cultural education and diversity. She has interviewed many influential people such as Governors, Senators, Business and Community Leaders. She has covered many community events and the News Network has become the media partner of major APA organizations, local governments as well as large corporations and beyond. Lisa’s efforts have made a big impact within the community.
Lisa is also a respected community leader who has served as a Governor appointed commissioner for Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission (MAPAAC), the Chair for North American Chinese Coalition (NACC), and President of Chinese Association of Greater Detroit (CAGD). Lisa also has served on the board of American Citizens for Justice, Council of Asian Pacific Americans, and many different community organizations. Lisa also serves as the Executive Director of 1World1Mission, a non-profit organization that strives to foster business through diplomacy. 1World1Mission maintains strong relationships with countries worldwide, focusing on unity, peace, service to others and collaborative innovation.
Lisa is the Co-founder of NBA Lunar New Year Celebration-Detroit Pistons Chinese Heritage Night, Detroit China Day-US-China Cultural Art Festival and New American Entrepreneurship Symposium.
Lisa has received following awards:
Asian Hall of Fame
The Breaking Barriers Award
Ilitch Sports + Entertainment AAPI Heritage Month Game Changers Honoree
Detroit Spirit Award
The 20th Global Woman of Excellency award
Lisa has a master’s degree in broadcasting and journalism.