Persevering to alleviate the pain of losing a child, one family at a time, Lisa is the heart
and soul of the Tigger Stavola Foundation (TSF). She is the mother of Richard Joseph
Stavola, Jr., “Tigger,” who lost his life to opiate addiction at the early age of 25 years.
Channeling grief into purpose, Lisa, along with her husband, Rick and son, Alex created
the Foundation focused on arming youth with the drug prevention knowledge that the
Stavola family tragically did not have available to them.
As Executive Director of the decade-strong foundation, Lisa determines the strategic
direction and oversees the initiatives and the team carrying out TSF’s mission to fight addiction, raise awareness and save lives, in honor of Tigger. She also incorporates
input from the Advisory Board made up of members whom she appoints.
Lisa brings business knowledge and entrepreneurial prowess to her role at the
Foundation. Prior to founding TSF, Lisa owned and managed successful businesses in
New Jersey including Edgewood Farms in Atlantic Highlands and the cosmetic
boutique, Wisteria Shops, LLC in Red Bank. She began her career in real estate
development and sales working for builder Malcolm Gropper and then Howard Savings
Bank where she managed Foxchase home sales. Lisa is a graduate of Stockton
University.
Lisa pursues this life-saving mission each day feeling Tigger’s star shining bright upon
us.
