Lisa Pavia-Higel
Curriculum Coordinator

Professor Pavia-Higel has been a community educator for more than 20 years, holding two Master’s degrees in communication and media. She is also a performer, writer, and storyteller and she brings those creative skills into her training and workshops. Professor Pavia-Higel is currently teaching communication to STEM students at Univ of Missouri-Rolla, as well as a communications consultant.  In 2021, she created the documentary #reUnited (https://www.theclaritygeeks.com/reunited) and partnered with The Awareness Institute to develop the workshop shown in the film. 


In 2023 Lisa was awarded the Dr. B Ray Henry Service Award for her work on campus diversity issues, and the Outstanding Faculty Award for her contributions to student wellbeing and success.

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