WILMA’s Leadership Institute: Meet Lysa Nichole Clifton
Snapshot of this year's Leadership Institute members
WILMA’s 2024 Leadership Institute, an annual nine-month program, gives area women the opportunity to learn from leaders in the region, visit a range of local companies, and serve as each others’ personal board of directors.
The program is part of WILMA’s Women to Watch Leadership Initiative, created to help develop more women leaders in our area.
Meet institute member LYSA NICHOLE CLIFTON.
Lysa Nichole Clifton
Title: Compliance Director/Founder
Company: AutoXcel Corporation/GRIT to GROW Inc.
How long have you been with your current employer? I launched GRIT to GROW, Inc. 1 year ago and I’ve worked at AutoXcel Corporation for close to 5 years.
Alma Mater: University of Central Florida- B.S., Mississippi College School of Law- J.D., Mississippi College- MBA
Prior career experience: Attorney
Current job responsibilities: At GRIT to GROW, I teach life skills at a sober house to empower others and reduce relapse rates in recovery. At AutoXcel Corporation, I work with executives to develop and monitor compliance matters, conduct internal audits to build best practices, develop new products, and oversee contract administration, working with state DOI and financial institutions.
Hobbies: Anything with my dog Beauby, reading, riding my Peloton, pilates, yoga and learning new DIY home decor skills.
To learn more about WILMA’s Leadership Institute and Initiative, go to wilmamag.com/women-to-watch.
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