Lisa Macon-Harrison, MPH
Lisa Macon Harrison has served as Local Health Director for Granville and Vance Counties, NC, since 2012, leading at the intersection of public health research, practice, policy, and advocacy. She has advanced rural health and workforce development, established the NC Practice-Based Research Network and Rural Academic Health Department model, directed SEPHLI, and led regional initiatives addressing mental health, substance use, and integrated care. Lisa guided her counties through the COVID-19 response and continues to champion evidence-based approaches. She holds degrees in Public Health, Public Policy, and an MPH from UNC Gillings, and is co-author of 40+ peer-reviewed publications. A past President of the NC Public Health Association and former NACCHO Board member, she also serves with NCIOM, the Rural Justice Collaborative, and NACo’s Opioid Leadership Network. In 2024, she was named NC Health Director of the Year.