COFOUNDER & CEO

Lisa was born and raised in Ohio and is a proud graduate of the public school system.  She received her undergraduate degree in accounting from the Ohio State University and then received the joint degrees of Master of Taxation and a law degree from the University of Akron.   She later completed the Master of Laws (LL.M) in Taxation program at the University of Florida.  

After beginning her career in Chicago, she moved on to work in London and Brussels and then relocated to Moscow, Russia.  She spent twenty years working in Russia, Kazakhstan, and the Baltic states in international law and taxation, for two international firms and then as the Global Head of Tax/Managing Director for a Moscow-based investment bank. She has managed practices spanning Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

Lisa returned to the US in 2011 with her daughter, who was about to enter first grade. She decided to settle in Sarasota, Florida due in no small part to the great public education offered in Sarasota County.  In 2021, she came together with the other co-founders of Support Our Schools (SOS) to advocate for masks in schools. They quickly discovered that there was much more going on in the public education sphere than opposition to masking and the group established SOS.  SOS became operational in January 0f 2022 and is now working to ensure that public education is not privatized by those that seek to dismantle the public education system.

COFOUNDER & PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER

Angela Wynn’s life revolves around her roles as a mother, a musician, a paralegal, a massage therapist and a passionate advocate for public education. Born and raised on the picturesque Siesta Key, Florida, Angela's roots run deep in the community she calls home.

Angela studied Music Education at the University of Florida and used to teach music to 0-5 year old children and their parents. She is a devoted mother; her most cherished role is nurturing and guiding her child as they navigate the complexities of life. Her dedication to their well-being and development is unwavering, and she approaches motherhood with love, patience, and unwavering support.

In her professional life, Angela has found that as a single mother, she must wear many hats and have a considerable number of tools in her tool belt. Her keen attention to detail, analytical skills, and commitment to justice make her an invaluable asset as a paralegal in the legal field and her passion for helping others, combined with her talent as a musician, make her an extremely intuitive and effective massage therapist.

Beyond her family and career(s), Angela is a native to Sarasota and has a deep appreciation for the natural beauty of her hometown. She has a strong bond with the local community and is an active participant in various charitable initiatives and community events.

EDUCATION DIRECTOR

Carol Lerner served as an educator, social worker, and program manager in public education for over 35 years in Philadelphia, New York City, and Mercer County, New Jersey. She also worked as a consultant for the New York City Department of Education in a special education research project and as a consultant for the New Jersey Division of Special Education in authoring a guide on special education resources. She currently writes education articles for Critical Times, a subsidiary of WSLR Sarasota. In 2017, she founded and served as chair of Protect Our Public Schools Manasota. She is currently on the Board of Directors of Support Our Schools, a nonprofit education advocacy organization. She is also the legislative chair for the Suncoast NEA-Retired and a member of the Florida Education Association. She holds a MSW degree from the School of Social Policy and Practice, University of Pennsylvania.