Lizanne Magarity Pando, Ed.D.

Lizanne Magarity Pando, Ed.D., is the President of St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls in the Greater Philadelphia region, where she has served for over a decade providing strategic leadership in academics, enrollment growth, and institutional advancement. Her work focuses on strengthening student experience, expanding opportunity pathways, and ensuring sustainable financial and programmatic growth for the school community.

A defining accomplishment of her leadership is the development of the “Healthcare Careers in 123” initiative, a career pathway program that partners with colleges and Jefferson Hospital North to provide dual enrollment, mentorship, and hands-on healthcare exposure. Through this initiative, students gain access to clinical learning experiences, professional mentorship, and certification opportunities such as Certified Nursing Assistant training, with strong outcomes including 100% job placement and college scholarship support for nursing pathways.

Prior to her current role, Lizanne built extensive experience in marketing, communications, fundraising, and nonprofit leadership, including directing major national events such as the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia. She is also a co-founder of the Trisomy 21 Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and has raised millions through philanthropic initiatives. Her leadership philosophy centers on faith, integrity, empathy, and creating meaningful, career-connected educational opportunities that support both student success and long-term community impact.