Lisa Dughi serves as CEO of NAF (National Academy Foundation), an organization dedicated to transforming education through STEM-focused academies and career-specific learning experiences in underserved communities. With a background spanning fashion, consulting, and nonprofit leadership, she has guided the organization's strategy for the past decade.
Dughi's leadership emphasizes collaboration with partner organizations, fostering diversity and inclusion, and maintaining a people-centered culture. Under her direction, NAF has grown to serve over 120,000 students across 618 academies in 35 states while maintaining a 99% graduation rate among NAF seniors, driven by her advocacy for work-based learning, mentorship, and industry partnerships that prepare students for college and careers.
