Lisa DePaoli
Lisa (Coffield) DePaoli joined the CCJ staff in 2018 and is now our Communications Director. She grew up in rural Washington County, has family in both Washington and Greene Counties, and has always loved animals and spending time outdoors. A first-generation and nontraditional college student, her deep interest in human beings and ecology led her to earn a Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of Pittsburgh in 2012. She has worked on research projects and taught at the university level in the U.S. and in field schools in Latin America. The knowledge and experience she gained increased her concern for environmental and social justice issues, which she believes are best addressed at the local level, or from the "bottom up," including the voices of those who are most impacted. Lisa works to understand issues from the local to the global, seeks to make a positive difference, and loves to talk to people about what interests or concerns them. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with her family, furkids, and friends, and walking in the woods with her dogs.
Contact Lisa at lisa@centerforcoalfieldjustice.org.
Blog Posts by Lisa DePaoli
We can’t wait to see all of your friendly faces on June 22nd at Ryerson Station State Park! DRYerson is a very special event for us, as much of our work has focused on defending and protecting this beautiful and important piece of Greene County – and its only state park – so that it […]
Each month, the staff of the Center for Coalfield Justice looks forward to hosting our CCJ Community Open House because you – our members and supporters – are the heart of our organization. You are why CCJ exist, and you help to guide our plans and actions. CCJ’s Community Open House is held on the […]
This meeting was an Open House, with people stopping in as they pleased and having the opportunity to talk to staff, board, and other members/supporters. We were unsure of how these meetings would be received, but we have heard such positive feedback that we have decided to have these member and supporter meetings on a […]
Spend the afternoon with the Center for Coalfield Justice and your neighbors and friends as we celebrate the progress we’ve made in our fight to protect Ryerson Station State Park. The 13th annual DRYerson Festival will be held on Saturday, June 22nd from 1-4 PM at Pavilion 2 in the Park. This year’s celebration will […]