Biography

Lisa Halverson is a Civic Education and Research Fellow at CCS. Here at UVU, she teaches American National Government, Foundations of Civic Education, and Women in American Political Thought.

Lisa holds a PhD in Education from Brigham Young University, a teaching credential from Notre Dame de Namur University, an MA in History from Stanford University, and a BA in International Relations also from Stanford.

Lisa has taught high school, university, and adult-education courses for nearly 25 years. She also works with Mormon Women for Ethical Government, supporting women’s involvement in politics and governance. Her work with the Civic Thought & Leadership Initiative allows her to meld her interests in education and research while advocating for improved civics education in our schools.

A native Oregonian, Lisa now lives in Springville, Utah, with her husband and two adoption miracles.

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