Lisa Castrichini

MANAGER OF HEALTHY FOOD INITIATIVES

602-956-0909 ext. 87
lisa.castrichini@localfirstaz.com

A certified health education specialist with clinical and public health experience, Lisa oversees Local First Arizona’s community-based nutrition programs and supports food entrepreneurs in our Maryvale and Mesa community kitchens.

Hometown:
Mesa, Arizona

What I Love Most About Arizona:
Sunsets

Education/Training:
Bachelors of Science, Nutrition, Arizona State University

Favorite Book:
What the Eyes Don't See by Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha

Favorite Local Business:
Steve's Espresso and Arizona Yoga Co.

Favorite Arizona Destination:
Flagstaff

If I'm Not at the LFA Offices, You Can Find Me:
Running or watching the Real Housewives

Passions:
Food System Sustainability and Music

Proudest Moment:
I was teaching Nutrition classes at a school. One day, a first grader came up to me, read the nutrition label on their snack, and determined it was healthy.

Favorite Quote:
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." -Martin Luther King Jr.

Mom/Dad Always Told Me To:
Don't bring yourself down because there are people out there that will try.

Super Power of Choice:
Speed

Guilty Pleasure:
I don’t subscribe to guilt

Childhood Ambition:
Journalist or Lawyer