About

Lisa Lipipipatvong Macaione

Writer, writing instructor, bibliophile, Cubs fan, art lover, traveler, foodie, gardener, wife, mother, stops-and-smells-the-roses-er.

Facilitator, St. Charles Writers Group
Producer, Page to Stage: A Dramatic Staged Reading of Original Literary Works
Secretary, City of St. Charles
Equity and Inclusion Commission
Committee, St. Charles Arts Council’s Plein Air Event

View Lisa’s Curriculum Vitae

Education

  • MA in English Literature with High Distinction, Leiden University, Leiden, the Netherlands
  • BA in English and Communication, summa cum laude, Aurora University, Aurora, IL, USA
  • AA with concentration in English, High Honors, Elgin Community College, Elgin, IL, USA
  • Certificate of Professional Development in Museum Studies, Northwestern University School of Continuing Studies, Chicago, IL, USA

Other Positions & Experience

  • Writing Instructor, Elgin Community College Community Education Department, Elgin, IL, 2024-present
  • Editing Consultant, 2017-present
  • Board of Trustees, Kane Repertory Theatre, 2023-2025
  • Founder and Facilitator, Yorkville Public Library Adult Creative Writing Group, Yorkville, IL, 2017-2023
  • Marketing/PR/Social Media and Visitors Center Associate, Farnsworth House, Plano, IL, 2014-2018
  • Adjunct Faculty; Waubonsee Community College, Aurora University, Westwood College, and Elgin Community College; IL, 2005-2017
  • Advisory Committee, Cambodian American Heritage Museum, Chicago, IL, 2008-2012