Lissa Mozur Zanville has more than 30 years of experience in the non-profit, public, and private sectors, including government affairs, media relations, crisis management, community relations, strategic planning, spokesperson training and stakeholder management.
A graduate of UCLA, Zanville worked for the Democratic National Committee in Washington, D.C., the California Democratic Party, the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, the California State Assembly, and Pacific Bell (now AT&T) where she was Director of Media Relations and primary spokesperson.
She started LMZ Communications in 1990. The company provided spokesperson training to corporate, sports, entertainment, and political clients such as Toyota, Microsoft, City of Los Angeles, Knott’s Berry Farm, IBM, Claritin, Ultimate Fighting Championship, and the United States Equestrian Federation.
Immediately before joining Los Angeles Trial Lawyers’ Charities in 2016, Zanville was with the Phase One Foundation, a non-profit that supports early cancer research and clinical trials. For nine years she has served as sole staff and Executive Director of this $16 million foundation.
Zanville lives in Los Angeles with her husband Stuart.
Alisha Ross serves as the Assistant Director at Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Charities (LATLC), where she oversees and coordinates programs that create lasting impact in underserved communities throughout Los Angeles. Having volunteered with LATLC for six years, Alisha is deeply committed to the mission of empowering families and positively impacting the community.
With a strong foundation in administration, staff development, and financial management, Alisha leverages her diverse background to drive creative solutions and ensure the efficient operation of LATLC’s initiatives. Holding a degree in finance, she brings a balanced approach to leadership, combining strategic insight with a passion for service.
Alisha comes to LATLC following seven years as Director of Operations of Body Dynamix Integrated Sports Medicine/Sports Academy. She also worked for Advanced Orthopedic/GLC and BKP Chiropractic & Rehabilitation.
Alisha believes that God’s purpose for her is to serve others, and she is passionate about helping individuals reach their fullest potential. She is committed to overall personal growth physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally, through activities like hiking, hitting the gym, discovering new coffee shops, and learning from books, podcasts, and inspiring people. Guided by the philosophy, “The greatest thing you will ever know, is that you know nothing,” Alisha embraces every challenge and opportunity to learn and grow.
Above all, Alisha’s two sons are her world. She is fully invested in their development and strives every day to be the best mother she can be, while leading by example and serving others in her community.