Lisa Robles

Lisa was born in Washington, DC and as a child growing up in a Navy family she has lived in many parts of the country gaining a broad perspective on many issues through her extensive travels. While working as a tech in the Intensive Care Unit of Angel Medical Center, she followed her lifelong interest in communication disorders and pursued her Associates in Applied Science degree in Speech & Language Pathology Assistant from Southwestern Community College. She trained in the public schools and medical settings and brings to the Board her seven years of practical experience in the health care profession. Lisa worked with pre-school children in the Macon County School System for three years. She is an active member of Beta Sigma Phi, an international women's friendship network that provides educational programs to its members and opportunities for service to others.

Lisa is dedicated to creating a strong foundation for fundraising efforts on behalf of Angel Medical Center. “I know that a good hospital is vital for community health and I want to work to maintain and improve our hospital and help ensure that Angel Medical Center will be here for Macon County as a community hospital for generations to come.”

She is married to Dr. Gilberto Robles, a skilled surgeon who is on staff at Angel Medical Center. She enjoys life in the mountains of Western North Carolina and whenever possible, she likes to go camping with family and friends. Santiago Idaho arrived on November 22, 2007, joining his three year old sister Paloma in the Robles family.