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LisaPafe

Lisa Pafe, CPP APMP Fellow (Class of 2015)

Vice President
Lohfeld Consulting Group, Inc.







Bio

Lisa Pafe, CPP APMP Fellow and PMP, has more than 35 years of experience in project and proposal management, marketing, business development, capture, training, and public speaking. She has served as President, Vice President, and Speaker Series Chair of the APMP National Capital Area (NCA) Chapter. She was also an APMP NCA mentor for two years in the mentor-protégé program. Lisa holds a BA from Yale University, MPP from Harvard University, and MIS from George Washington University.

In addition to her business and academic credentials, Lisa is a Yoga Alliance certified Yoga Teacher (e-RYT) and a yoga competitor in the USA Yoga Federation Adult 50 plus Division. She also holds the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and Senior Fitness Specialist (SFS) certifications.

What does being an APMP Fellow mean to you?

I enjoy the opportunity to share my experiences, lessons learned and best practices to help others advance and succeed in their careers.

What's your best memory from attending an APMP event?

Enjoying the sights and sounds of downtown New Orleans with my APMP crew!

What advice do you have for a proposal professional entering our field?

Participate in your local Chapter on a committee or as a Board member. You will make lasting professional and personal relationships of great value, while also giving back to the community.

Anything else you would like to share?

Always put your mental and physical well-being first!

APMP Certification is an important milestone in the bid and proposal profession. It helped me upgrade my knowledge and be competitive in the industry. You can achieve your dream career with APMP certifications. Thanks to APMP India.
Swapnil Patange
Swapnil Patange, CF APMP
Certification has enhanced my worth as a bid professional. It has validated the skills and experience I have and is proof of my bid management qualities and capabilities. It has given me a springboard to develop my career and aim for Professional certification.
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Aynsley Davidson, CP APMP
Being an active APMP certified practitioner allowed me to recognize my hidden potential multifold (40u40, BPC Awards, BPC Speaker) and give back to the profession through the APMP community.
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Karthik Koutharapu, CP APMP
The Executive Summaries Micro-Certification exam was easy to follow and clear in what was required. I found the learning materials to be very informative, and they will be a great tool to use while in the exam and for future executive summary tasks.
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Sarah Chapman, CP ES-M APMP
My experience, combined with the APMP Body of Knowledge, helped me obtain both the APMP Foundation exam and the Practitioners exam within a week.
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Sonal Bhatnagar, CP APMP, PMP
I never want to be complacent in my career, so it has been beneficial to have this group of peers who are going through similar trials and tribulations in the proposal world on a day-to-day basis.
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Jill Zander, CF APMP
APMP is an organization full of hardworking, enthusiastic professionals who are dedicated to promoting their industry and practicing their craft.
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Heather Finch, CF APMP
The certifications, starting from the foundation to the professional level, help individuals from diverse timeframes in their careers.
Mayura
Mayura Ravishankar, Proposal Associate
The time was a good investment, and I expect to reap benefits now and in the future!
Kelly Erickson
Kelly Erickson, CF APMP
I would advise new professionals to take advantage of the resources that APMP offers. Not only do you have access to conferences and seminars through your chapter, but the free webinars and the robust network of professionals are great benefits that can help advance one’s career.
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Valerie Kessie, CP APMP