Lisa Jane Morrisette
Director of Audio Programming & OperationsLisa Jane Morrisette is the director of audio programming and operations at KPBS, where she leads strategic visioning and execution for the station’s radio and podcasting services. In this role, she is responsible for the 24/7 operations and programming of KPBS Radio’s three channels, oversees the KPBS arts and “Explore” podcast initiatives, and manages the station’s podcast platform. Her leadership ensures KPBS consistently delivers high-quality public radio, local news and on-demand audio content that informs, enlightens and entertains audiences across the San Diego region.
Lisa Jane has played a pivotal role in the creation and curation of standout KPBS and Explore podcast productions, including San Diego News Now, My First Day, Rad Scientist, Device, The Parker Edison Project, Everybody’s Doing It with Miss Lolly and the award-winning border arts podcast Port of Entry (formerly Only Here), which earned first place in the Audio Division/Podcast category at the 2020 San Diego Society of Professional Journalists Awards.
In addition to her podcasting and programming responsibilities, Lisa Jane oversees the KPBS Radio Reading Service, providing vital access to printed information for blind and print-impaired audiences. She also plays a key leadership role in content strategy, budget planning, mentorship, promotions, technical operations, and cross-departmental collaboration, all in service to the station’s public service mission.
A graduate of Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a Bachelor of Arts in Radio and Television, Lisa Jane began her public media journey as a student volunteer. She previously served as Radio Operations Manager at WSIU Public Broadcasting, where she also directed the Southern Illinois Radio Information Service and produced the nationally distributed program Celtic Connections with Bryan Kelso Crow, which reached an audience of over 13 million weekly listeners.
With decades of experience and a deep commitment to community-driven audio storytelling, Lisa Jane continues to shape the sound and impact of public media in San Diego and beyond.
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