Lisa Comstock has built her career at Arizona State University through a combination of adaptability, service, and a deep commitment to supporting people and institutions through periods of growth and change. At one of the largest public universities in the United States, Lisa has navigated multiple roles that have given her a unique perspective on how large, complex organizations function and how human-centered leadership can shape them for the better.
An ASU alumna, Lisa began her university career in Student Business Services in 2014, where she gained firsthand experience supporting student-facing financial operations. She later moved into the Office of the President, serving on the Executive Administrative Team supporting President Michael Crow, where she developed a deeper understanding of executive leadership, institutional strategy, and the operational dynamics of a major research university.
Her transition into Human Resources was a natural fit, aligning with her passion for supporting others, solving problems, and fostering workplace cultures where individuals feel valued and heard.
Lisa currently serves in Human Resources within Enterprise Technology at ASU, where she partners with technical teams and leadership to support a rapidly evolving workforce environment. Her work focuses on employee relations, organizational development, and fostering workplace cultures where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to do meaningful work.
Her professional perspective is informed by a Master’s degree in Social Work, and she is currently pursuing a second Master’s Degree in Social Justice and Human Rights, further deepening her commitment to equity, advocacy, and ethical leadership within institutions. Lisa believes strongly that effective HR work sits at the intersection of policy, empathy, and systemic thinking, and that the most resilient organizations are those that prioritize people.
Outside of her professional life, Lisa is raising her teenage daughter, an experience that continually shapes her perspective on leadership, resilience, and balance. She finds energy outdoors through running and hiking, and she has completed five half marathons, four in Phoenix and one in Los Angeles. These days she spends more time in the kitchen though then on the racecourse, enjoying cooking, reading, and time with family and friends.
For Lisa, career milestones tell only part of the story. What matters most are the relationships built, the challenges navigated, and the opportunity to help others succeed. Whether supporting university leadership, mentoring colleagues, or continuing her own education, she remains committed to learning, growth, and contributing to institutions that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.