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May Institute Names Lisa Harrison Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

12/23/25


Randolph, Mass.—Lisa Harrison, M.S.A., has been named Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of May Institute, a national leader in applied behavior analysis and evidence-based interdisciplinary care for autistic individuals and individuals with developmental disabilities, brain injury, and neurobehavioral disorders across the lifespan. 

Ms. Harrison, who joined May Institute in October as Interim Chief Financial Officer, will continue to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the organization’s financial operations. She is responsible for financial stewardship, including general accounting, capital and operating budgeting, financial planning and reporting, and debt and treasury management. In addition, she oversees the information technology and facilities departments. Ms. Harrison also holds a joint appointment as Chief Financial Officer for the National Autism Center at May Institute, providing integrated financial leadership across all operations.

“Lisa brings deep financial expertise, strategic insight, and a strong commitment to mission-driven organizations,” said Lauren C. Solotar, Ph.D., ABPP, President and CEO of May Institute. “We are excited to welcome her to May Institute’s executive leadership team. Her breadth of experience in financial stewardship, operational leadership, and nonprofit governance will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our infrastructure and position May Institute for long-term sustainability and growth.”

Ms. Harrison has more than 20 years of experience in financial leadership, internal controls, and financial reporting for complex organizations. She is the founder of LMH Consulting, where she has spent the past few years providing consulting and interim chief financial officer services to nonprofit organizations. Previously, Ms. Harrison served for a decade at The Home for Little Wanderers. Her career also includes roles at Henkel/National Starch & Chemical, VISA International, and Gap Inc., specializing in general accounting, global consolidation, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and systems improvement.

Ms. Harrison holds a master’s degree in Accountancy from Bentley University and a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Clark University, with additional studies at the London School of Economics.

About May Institute
May Institute is a national leader in applied behavior analysis and evidence-based interdisciplinary care for autistic individuals and those with developmental disabilities, brain injury, and neurobehavioral disorders. Founded over 70 years ago as a nonprofit organization, we provide exceptional educational, clinical, and habilitative services across the lifespan—unlocking potential and empowering individuals and families to thrive. As home to the National Autism Center, May advances the field through research that elevates practice globally. For more information, call 800.778.7601 or visit www.mayinstitute.org.

 

 

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