Lisa Montez
Attorney
Playlists
All Videos (21)
- What I Do
- Great Part
- Cool MacArthur Foundation Initiatives
- Who Were the MacArthurs
- Challenges
- Education
- Private Practice to Philanthropy
- Favorite Subjects
- Goals
- Helpful Teachers
- Heroes
- Skills From Childhood
- Why Debate Team
- Tips for Overcoming Shyness
- Family Support
- Staying Motivated
- Why an Attorney
- Overcoming Obstacles
- Did it Anyway
- Importance of Giving Back
- Advice
Bio
Watch Lisa Montez, Associate General Counsel for the MacArthur Foundation, share her career path from a private practice attorney to the field of philanthropy. She relates the history of the MacArthur’s and the wonderful initiatives funded by their foundation. We learn how her supportive family played a key role in nurturing her passion to give back to others. She was very shy as a child, and offers a wealth of great tips on how to confront and overcome shyness so that it doesn't interfere with making friends or getting a job of your dreams.
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