Research Coordinator
heidi.lissau@wsu.edu | 509.368.6519
Ari Lissau is a research coordinator leading the Geolocations study on coordinated specialty care programs in the US, focusing on program locations and characteristics, planning and implementation, and neighborhood-level factors. They also support New Journeys Evaluations with programs across Washington State. With a background in human geography, geographic information systems, global health, and rural studies, their interests include the intersections of social and geographical determinants of health and wellbeing, particularly how mental and physical health outcomes, disability, and access to services are shaped by place and the availability of care and resources.
Outside of work, Ari enjoys caring for and propagating houseplants and spending time in nature.