SWA Community
Lisette Islas
At Southwest Airlines , we want to be more than just an airline . We want to be your neighbor . One of the ways we do this is to partner with individuals that share our passion of loving people , living responsibly , and building resilience .
This month , I am honored to highlight Lisette Islas whose enthusiasm and dedication is leading all San Diegans to a brighter , stronger future .
Kelly Knox Community Outreach Lead
Southwest Airlines
There are individuals and
organizations who are doing their best to make San Diego somewhere we can all thrive -including Lisette Islas who has taken on vital leadership roles at two local organizations . She is the Executive Vice President and Chief Impact Officer of MAAC , a nonprofit that provides life-changing services to over 75,000 people - most of whom are facing severe economic and social hardships . MAAC ’ s
programs are focused on education , workforce and economic development , health and well-being , and housing . This past year , the families they serve were among the hardest hit during the pandemic . In response , MAAC distributed more than $ 400,000 in direct aid ; provided care and education for 1,800 children under the age of five ; provided $ 84,000 in scholarships to first-time college students ; and helped nearly 12,000 individuals get vaccinated - and that is just the beginning . MAAC was also one of the organizations that cared for the unaccompanied immigrant children that were temporarily sheltered at the San Diego Convention Center this spring . During that time , they cared for 2,400 kids around the clock .
Lisette Islas
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