Lisa Wright is the current President and CEO of Community Health Choice (Community), a non-profit managed care organization serving the Greater Houston Area. Lisa has dedicated over 16 years to advancing healthcare access, focusing on providing affordable insurance programs and implementing initiatives that support underserved communities. Under Lisa’s leadership, the organization has achieved record-breaking membership growth and forged impactful partnerships with healthcare providers and community organizations. Recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2024’s Top Diversity Leaders in Healthcare, Lisa has also been honored with the 2024 Stevie Award for Woman of the Year in Healthcare and named among the Top 30 Influential Women in Houston.

Prior to her role at Community, Lisa served as a President of Medicare for WellCare, where she directed and led the execution of Medicare business strategies and operational plans for seven states. She also held several positions at United Healthcare and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Lisa's leadership at Community has driven the organization's growth and diversification leading to significant achievements in addressing social determinants of health. Under her guidance, Community has grown to over 550,000 members, partnered with 25,000 providers and 100 community organizations, and introduced new product lines.

Lisa’s focus on cultural inclusivity, community outreach, and health education has resulted in groundbreaking initiatives that address critical issues such as mental health, food insecurity, and economic empowerment. Her collaboration with the Harris County Public Health Department on the ACCESS Black Maternal Health program provides essential support for healthy pregnancies and safe deliveries, addressing alarming maternal mortality rates among Black women. Additionally, Lisa developed the CareerReady program, a workforce development training program that provides job certifications, tuition support, and pathways out of poverty for expectant mothers and young adults on Medicaid.

Beyond healthcare, Lisa's impact extends to mentoring and supporting children. She serves on the board of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston as well as Vericel, a company specializing in advanced cell therapies for sports medicine and severe burn care. Lisa's involvement with her local church community as a Sunday school teacher and her unique perspective as a foster parent further reflect her dedication to service and community.

Lisa completed the Executive Development Program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and was invited to participate in management and executive development programs at Centene/WellCare and United Healthcare. She holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Maryland and a bachelor's degree in communication from the University of Kentucky.