Member Spotlight

Lisa Morgan is our newest member spotlight.  She is the daughter of the late Sharon and Doug Morgan; and also sister to the late Nick Morgan. Lisa currently resides in Fairmont with her sister, Gina, brother-in-law, Tom, her nieces Maddie and Solara, and nephew Nick.

Originally a Floridian, Lisa graduated from Ida Baker high school in 2014. Following graduation, Lisa went on to work at Publix bakery and at Pops Café. Growing up, Lisa participated in competitive cheer and soccer, where she received many trophies and medals for her accomplishments.

Lisa has been attending DAC programming for the last few years, and during her time she has tried almost all of the classes offered. This past year Lisa has become more involved in the People First of WV group, and the local Marion County chapter. She attended her first state conference this past fall, and became the local chapter’s “Sergeant at Arms”. However, if you were to ask her or the other clients what her favorite activity to do at the center is, they would unanimously agree that it is computer time, with cooking class as her second favorite. Lisa has also mentioned that she looks up to the DAC’s Program Director, Cheyann, and Enrichment Coordinator, Collins.

In her free time, Lisa enjoys being on the computer, watching movies, swimming, coloring, tracing, listening to music, eating tacos, and cooking. She loves listening to the soundtrack from Frozen and watching her favorite tv show, Clifford the Big Red Dog. Lisa enjoys taking in beautiful scenery, such as sunsets and flowers. Lisa also has a strong love for Jesus. If given the choice of where to visit, she would choose New York; although she loves living with her sister the best.

Everyone at the center knows, or quickly knows after meeting Lisa, is the joy she gets from anything and everything Minions and Despicable Me. You can often find her entering the center with her minion backpack, and rocking some type of blue and yellow ensemble. Whenever you see something, minion related, it is hard for Lisa to not be the first person that comes to mind.

While Lisa’s life is filled with so many beautiful and wonderful things, her life has not always been easy. At the age of 7, Lisa underwent heart surgery and years later was in a tragic boating accident with her brother, and parents, that resulted in the loss of both her dad and brother. A few years following these losses, Lisa’s mother passed away from cancer. In spite of these hardships, Lisa’s spirit of determination, as well as the unwavering support of her sister and family, she has been able to grow into the amazing woman we know today.

Lisa, we thank you for filling our last few years with laughter, kindness, and minions!