Experience

Brea Chamber of Commerce

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President/CEO Brea Chamber of Commerce

  • Feb 2022 - Present



CSUF College of Business & Economics Women's Leadership Program

• United States
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategic Advisor

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  As a consultant for the Women's Leadership Program I provide strategic advice and support on curriculum development, and growth strategy including student engagement, friend and fundraising, community outreach and Board development. I've doubled revenue in the last two years, 4x Advisory Board participation as well as 3x student participation. As a consultant for the Women's Leadership Program I provide strategic advice and support on curriculum development, and growth strategy including student engagement, friend and fundraising, community outreach and Board development. I've doubled revenue in the last two years, 4x Advisory Board participation as well as 3x student participation.



Childhood Drowning Prevention Foundation

• United States
• Recreational Facilities

• Strategic Advisor

  • Jun 2019 - Present



Real Women Real Success

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching

• Coach, Author

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  Lacy is an author, speaker and influence coach for women seeking to advance their careers and ascend into leadership positions. Lacy has over 30 years of experience in nonprofit management; 20 of those years as a CEO. Lacy is known as an expert in growing organizations, particularly during economic downturns. Being disheartened with the lack of mentoring and support she saw women giving each other, she helps women achieve higher levels of leadership and success by teaching women how to leverage their strengths to overcome obstacles and advance their careers. Lacy recently released her second book, Advancing Through Influence, which became an Amazon Best Seller on its first day of release. Lacy also serves as a consultant for the Women's Leadership Program at the Cal State Fullerton College of Business and Economics. The program teaches female business students vital skills necessary to overcome barriers and advance their careers. Show less



Association of California Cities - Orange County

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder and Chief Executive Officer

  • Feb 2011 - Feb 2016

  ACC-OC is the hub for good public policy, from the ground, up. ACC-OC is a fresh model for collaborative public policy, best practices and regional collaboration. The organization has changed the way public policy is crafted in Orange County and has given the region an unprecedented voice in state and federal government. ACC-OC is a 501(c)3, public benefit, nonprofit corporation. ACC-OC is the hub for good public policy, from the ground, up. ACC-OC is a fresh model for collaborative public policy, best practices and regional collaboration. The organization has changed the way public policy is crafted in Orange County and has given the region an unprecedented voice in state and federal government. ACC-OC is a 501(c)3, public benefit, nonprofit corporation.



Cox Communications

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• OC Civic Connection Host

  • Sep 2012 - Nov 2015

  Host and producer of monthly cable and internet program on Cox OC Connection highlighting civic leaders impacting the South Orange County region. Host and producer of monthly cable and internet program on Cox OC Connection highlighting civic leaders impacting the South Orange County region.



National Forest Association

• Deputy Director

  • Jan 2001 - Mar 2007

  Developed public/private partnerships to support land management and service programs for the USDA Forest Service. Developed public/private partnerships to support land management and service programs for the USDA Forest Service.



American Water Works Association - California Nevada Chapter

• Executive Director

  • Feb 1995 - Feb 2000

  Managed regional nonprofit with over 6,000 members in California and Nevada - conferences, industry magazine, professional certification. Designed and built the first western states, college-accredited vocational training center for drinking water professionals. Managed regional nonprofit with over 6,000 members in California and Nevada - conferences, industry magazine, professional certification. Designed and built the first western states, college-accredited vocational training center for drinking water professionals.



California Glass Association

• Anaheim, California, United States

• Executive Vice President

  • Jun 1987 - Mar 1995

  Started as a temporary employee, worked my way into Membership Development, then into Event and Conference Management, then into Publications and Magazine Editing, then into Fundraising, and eventually was name the EVP to run the day to day operations of the trade association for architectural and automotive glass companies. Started as a temporary employee, worked my way into Membership Development, then into Event and Conference Management, then into Publications and Magazine Editing, then into Fundraising, and eventually was name the EVP to run the day to day operations of the trade association for architectural and automotive glass companies.