LISSA THOMSON
Lissa Thomson is a recognized leader in Healthcare Risk Management with over 40 years of experience in executive roles at some of the world’s largest insurance and healthcare consulting organizations, including Mercer, Johnson & Higgins, and BC&BS of Connecticut (now Anthem). As Chief Consultant at Lockton Companies, the largest independent, privately owned global risk management and consulting firm, Lissa plays a critical role in strategic initiatives involving human capital and health risk management. Lockton, employing more than 11,000 professionals and serving 65,000 clients worldwide, benefits from her leadership in navigating complex client challenges and delivering innovative solutions across industries.
Since 2002, Lissa has been integral to Lockton's success, helping guide the company's strategic approach to healthcare reform and employee benefits, ensuring top-tier services for clients and effective collaboration across Lockton’s national practice. Her extensive experience and dedication to service extend to her role as Chair of the Board at PsychArmor, where she applies her strategic expertise to advance the organization’s mission of transforming the way communities engage with military and veteran populations through education and training. Her background in governance and risk management is invaluable to PsychArmor’s efforts in creating lasting, meaningful support for military-connected individuals.
In addition to her professional work, Lissa is involved in a California statewide program focused on promoting mental health awareness in junior high and high schools, further reflecting her commitment to improving community well-being. She is a sought-after speaker and has taught benefits plan finance and management at the University of California, San Diego.
Lissa holds a degree in Mathematics Education from Boston University and is a lifelong learner. She resides in San Diego, where she is currently learning to play the drums and working on her flower arranging skills. An avid traveler, Lissa enjoys exploring new destinations and spending quality time with her family. She is a proud mother and grandmother and enjoys time with her husband and two children—a wildlife ecologist and an active-duty Navy pilot.