Professor Lis is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Sports & Fitness Management and is finishing her PhD in Sport Management from Troy University in May 2026. She earned a Master's degree in Sports Administration and a Bachelor's degree in Sports Management from Canisius University.
Professor Lis serves on multiple on-campus committees, and is involved in curriculum revision for the Sports & Fitness Management undergraduate program. Her professional experience spans across multiple areas, including the Buffalo Bills, a local nonprofit called The Arc Erie County, the 2022 NCAA March Madness Tournament, and Canisius University Division I Athletics.
As the recipient of the COSMA Research Grant, Professor Lis presented her doctoral dissertation at the national COSMA Conference in 2026.
