I've received high praise from the editors and publishers I have worked with over the years. Here's what they are saying about me and my work:

Praise From Editors

Lissa is the pinnacle of professionalism and creativity. Her work is always well-researched, imaginative and best of all, on time. Julie Clark, editor, Points North

I just got through editing your Eco-dilemmas story and I just have to say: THANK YOU. It was so well-written and researched that it got my day off to a good start. Thank you, thank you, thank you again for being such a pro. Mary Margaret Chappell, Former Editor-in-Chief, Vegetarian Times

In the three and a half years since she joined the Arthritis Today team, Lissa managed the editorial and production processes with the utmost efficiency and professionalism, all the while adhering to high standards, even as the page count (and thus, pressure and workload) of the magazine steadily increased. She was integral to the magazine's many awards for editorial and general excellence in those three years. I appreciate her commitment and many contributions to Arthritis Today and the Arthritis Foundation. Marcy O'Koon, Editor-in-Chief, Arthritis Today

You are always right on top of everything – so quick! Thanks so much for all of your hard work. I really appreciate you! Monica Gaddy, publisher, Lifestyles Magazine

Excellent editing and rewrite job. The assignment here was to take nearly 6,000 words of nearly raw interviews, which another writer had conducted (but had been unable to assemble into a workable article) and edit, trim, organize, and massage into a coherent, consistent, readable article of about half that length. Lissa was able to do so quickly and smoothly. She understood what I was looking for, and produced an excellent product. Donald Tepper, Editor-in-Chief, PT - Magazine of Physical Therapy

Lissa was a great asset to our company. She is a person with healthy enthusiasm who has the focus and drive to move through large amounts of work quickly. She is a pleasure to work with and will surely be a strong contributor to any team. Adam Scharff, Associate Publisher, H.O. Zimman Inc.

You Rock, Lissa, thanks. For the record, you're everyone's favorite writer here (myself included). Everyone was busting at the seams over your Ladies Room article. Matt Fiveson, founder, Men.com

Public Praise

Bravo for making what some folks just don't want to hear very palatable and engaging. As I was reading 'Focus Off Your Health,' I was thinking how deftly and evenly you delivered the information. Marie Karns, freelance writer

Every arthritis sufferer would do well to read Lissa Poirot's argument for the power of positive thinking, 'Focus Off Your Health' as she explores the dangers of people letting their illnesses define who they are. Her useful guide gives readers the tools they need to strike the right balance for achieving happy, healthy lives. David Seideman, Editor-in-Chief, Audubon magazine

'Focus Off Your Health' is beautifully packaged, very encouraging, full of service. The tone and voice struck a perfect chord. Wonderful! Pam Abrams, VP and Editor-in-Chief Scholastic Parent & Child magazine

I read Lissa Poirot's story on traffic on the northside Driving Dangers and thought it was excellent. She really had amassed a mountain of evidence to show how traffic has worsened over the past several years – good, good stuff. Terrell Johnson, Atlanta

I got a call today from Georgia Representative Calvin Hill who read and enjoyed your article on Hybrid Cars. Apparently, he's working on a bill and wants some input from you… Julie Clark, editor, Points North [Rep. Hill asked me to present my research at Capitol Hill]

Thank you for the 'Get it in Gear' article. I recently wrote Consumer Reports requesting that they rate vehicles by their comfort and ease for those who have physical disabilities and pain such as I have. Your story was just what I wanted to see in print. For a while, I thought I was the only one experiencing these difficulties. Janice M. Roebuck, Uniontown, Pa.

I really enjoy reading your magazine. The articles are informative, full of practical info and directly relate to my day-to-day engineering. The articles are also fun to read, not stuffy like some other trade magazines. I always recommend CE News to other co-workers and friends in the profession. Keep up the great work! Denis Girisgen, Fort Lauderdale, FL