Lisa Hansen serves as Councilmember Blumenfield's Chief of Staff and manages the long-term direction and day-to-day operations of the office. Prior to serving the San Fernando Valley in Council District 3, Lisa worked in the City of Los Angeles for nine years, including serving as a member of Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa's transportation team and as Deputy Chief of Staff for then Councilmember Jack Weiss. A native of Minnesota she graduated from Macalester College in St. Paul.