The Rochester Catholic Schools Board of Trustees is pleased to announce Bishop Robert Barron has appointed Lisa Dierkhising as a new lay member.

Lisa was selected from a pool of highly qualified candidates and brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her role. As a software engineer, team lead, and project manager, she possesses strong organizational and leadership skills, which will be invaluable to the board as it focuses on strategic planning in 2025.

Lisa is deeply committed to the values of Catholic education and has been an active volunteer within the Rochester Catholic Schools system for many years. Her passion for serving the community and her dedication to ensuring a quality education for all students will be a great asset to the board.

Lisa and her family are active members of Pax Christi parish. She has two children, one of whom is a Rochester Catholic Schools alum and another who is a senior at Lourdes High School.

The board looks forward to working with Lisa and her contributions to the continued success of Rochester Catholic Schools.