Director of Marketing and Communications

Lisa Nielsen serves as Director of Marketing and Communications for the Bend Chamber, where she leads the strategy, planning, and execution of marketing and communications for the Chamber and BendNEXT Foundation. After six years as the Chamber’s Marketing Lead, Lisa brings deep institutional knowledge, creative direction, and hands-on experience supporting the organization’s events, programs, advocacy, sponsorships, publications, and member engagement.

With more than 30 years of experience in marketing, graphic design, communications, and project management, Lisa helps shape the Chamber’s voice, brand presence, and storytelling across digital, print, social, email, media, and event channels.

Prior to joining the Bend Chamber, Lisa served as Marketing Director for Compass Commercial Real Estate Services for 15 years. Lisa grew up in San Diego and moved to Bend from Redding, California. Outside of work, she enjoys camping, hiking Central Oregon’s scenic trails, and spending time with her husband, Brent, and their two Shiba Inus.