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Lisa D’Amato, MSPAS, PA-C

Lisa M. D’Amato is a dedicated physician assistant, educator, and passionate advocate for individuals and families affected by autism. As the wife of co-founder Richard D’Amato, she brings both professional expertise and personal insight to her work at RiseNow. Her deep commitment to autism advocacy stems from her family’s own experiences navigating the autism journey.

While Lisa continues to practice clinically with Penn Medicine in Chester County, her primary focus at RiseNow is on marketing, community outreach, education, and program development. She leads RiseNow’s intern program, where interns support outreach efforts and community initiatives. Many of these interns have their own lived experience with autism, bringing valuable perspective to the team.

 

Headshot of Lisa M. D’Amato, MSPAS, PA-C

Specialties & Focus Areas

  • Marketing & Community Outreach
  • Autism Education & Family Support
  • Intern Program Leadership & Mentorship
  • Patient Advocacy & Wellness
  • Program Development & Partnership Building

Who They Help

Lisa supports families and individuals navigating autism by helping connect them with resources, information, and support. She is especially passionate about increasing awareness and access to timely autism care. Through her outreach work, she also helps pediatric practices and community organizations better understand and collaborate with RiseNow.

Professional Background

Lisa has been a practicing Physician Assistant since 2005, with nearly two decades of experience in primary care, internal medicine, and family medicine. She currently practices with Penn Medicine in Chester County. In addition to her clinical work, Lisa has a strong background in medical education. She previously served as Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator at Arcadia University’s Physician Assistant Program and as a Clinical Instructor at West Chester University, where she helped develop curricula and coordinated clinical placements.

Lisa earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Drexel University (magna cum laude) and her Bachelor of Science from West Chester University (summa cum laude).

Certifications & Affiliations

  • Certified Physician Associate (PA-C)
  • Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies – Drexel University
  • Bachelor of Science – West Chester University
  • Clinical Preceptor for Physician Assistant Students since 2010
  • Former Assistant Professor & Clinical Coordinator – Arcadia University
  • Former Clinical Instructor – West Chester University
  • Penn Medicine Provider – Chester County

Outside of Work

Lisa enjoys traveling, reading, music, spending time outdoors, and making memories with family and friends.