Lisa Newman
Extension Agent
K-State Extension Agents - Northern Region
- Extension AgentK-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 AgentKansas State University, K-State Extension - Central Kansas District, 919 Mid-Campus Drive, Manhattan, 66506, United States1 Jan 2023
NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Board Member - SecretaryChild Advocacy & Parenting Services, Inc., Salina, KS, United States1 Jan 2024
- Board Member - SecretaryChild Care Aware of Kansas, Salina, KS, United States1 Jan 2024
- Board MemberSalina Family YMCA, Salina, KS, United States1 Jan 2025
DEGREES
- Bachelor of Science, Family Studies and Human ServicesKansas State University, Manhattan, KS, United States
- Master of Science, Family Life Education ConsultationKansas State Univesity, Manhattan, KS, United States
CERTIFICATIONS
- Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST)Kansas, Wamego, KS, United States1 Sep 2023Nationally certified technician trained to educate caregivers on proper installation and use of child safety seats and to promote child passenger safety.
- Poverty Simulation FacilitatorMissouri, St. Louis, MO, United States1 Mar 2025Trained 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.