Lisa Newman

Extension Agent

K-State Extension Agents - Northern Region

  • Extension Agent
    K-State Extension Agents - Northern Region
  • Kansas State University, K-State Extension - Central Kansas District, 919 Mid-Campus Drive, Manhattan, KS, 66506, United States
  • Kansas State University, 919 Mid-Campus Drive, Manhattan, KS, 66506, United States

ABOUt

Lisa Newman is a Family and Community Wellness Extension Agent with K-State Extension whose work advances community health and well-being through applied, research-based education. She focuses on nutrition, physical activity, food safety, mental well-being, and early childhood and youth development. Lisa collaborates with schools, community organizations, and cross-sector partners to expand access to high-quality educational opportunities and address local health priorities. Her work emphasizes practical skill-building, prevention, and creating supportive environments that enable individuals and families to thrive across the lifespan.

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Family & Community Wellness Extension Agent
    Kansas State University, K-State Extension - Central Kansas District, 919 Mid-Campus Drive, Manhattan, 66506, United States1 Jan 2023

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Board Member - Secretary
    Child Advocacy & Parenting Services, Inc., Salina, KS, United States1 Jan 2024
  • Board Member - Secretary
    Child Care Aware of Kansas, Salina, KS, United States1 Jan 2024
  • Board Member
    Salina Family YMCA, Salina, KS, United States1 Jan 2025

DEGREES

  • Bachelor of Science, Family Studies and Human Services
    Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, United States
  • Master of Science, Family Life Education Consultation
    Kansas State Univesity, Manhattan, KS, United States

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST)
    Kansas, Wamego, KS, United States1 Sep 2023
    Nationally certified technician trained to educate caregivers on proper installation and use of child safety seats and to promote child passenger safety.
  • Poverty Simulation Facilitator
    Missouri, St. Louis, MO, United States1 Mar 2025
    Trained facilitator for immersive poverty simulation experiences designed to increase awareness of barriers faced by individuals and families experiencing poverty and to support community-based solutions.