Biography
Lisa Spoelhof Schra is the executive director of the Calvin Prison Initiative (CPI), a partnership among Calvin University, Calvin Theological Seminary, and the Michigan Department of Corrections that provides incarcerated students with the opportunity to earn degrees from Calvin University.
A 1993 graduate of Calvin University, Lisa has worked extensively in the nonprofit sector, with experience in development, organizational leadership, and team building. Before joining CPI, she served as director of development for Living Stones Academy, worked as a regional gift officer in Calvin’s Advancement Office, and held several roles at the International Christian School of Vienna.
As executive director of CPI, Schra oversees the program’s team, strategic planning, and operations. She is passionate about expanding access to Christ-centered higher education and creating opportunities for people on the margins to discover their calling and use their gifts in service to their communities.
