Lisbeth A. Lyons

Lisbeth A. Lyons

Lisbeth Lyons is Vice President, Government & Political Affairs, PRINTING United Alliance, the largest, most comprehensive graphic arts trade association in the country. With more than 20 years of experience representing the voice of business on Capitol Hill, Lisbeth advocates for public policies that protect and advance the economic future of the printing and packaging industry. She oversees PRINTING United Alliance’s legislative, political, and grassroots advocacy initiatives, and has served in executive leadership of multiple successful advocacy campaigns, such as Coalition for Paper Options, Coalition for a 21^st Century Postal Service, and Stop Tariffs on Printers & Publishers Coalition.

Prior to representing PRINTING United Alliance, Lisbeth served in similar roles at Printing Industries of America, US Telecom, and the National Federation of Independent Business. She also spent three years as a K-12 teacher in the Chicago Public Schools system, where she was on the forefront of urban education reform in the mid-1990s.

Lisbeth is Midwestern born and bred, having grown up in the St. Louis metropolitan area and attended college at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, before starting her career in Washington, DC. She holds a B.A. in English/Sociology and a professional graduate certificate from The George Washington University School of Political Management. She lives in the historic Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, DC.

An avid leader and learner in professional development, Lisbeth was a founding member of the Government Relations Leadership Forum, and is an active participant in organizations such as Council of Manufacturing Associations, Women in Government Relations, and National Association of Business PACs, among others. Lisbeth is often a featured speaker at premier industry conferences; she has spoken to Boards of Directors, corporate executive management teams, and state and regional trade associations across the country from coast to coast.

April 22, 2024 Women in Print Who Are Leading the Way in Sustainability

In celebration of Earth Day, Milissa Bergman of Inovar Packaging Group discusses how her role enhances sustainability.

December 12, 2023 Fa La La La … Blah? The December Work-Life Holiday Balance

‘Tis the season to be merry and mindful at work. Four Women in Print experts tell us how they do it best during the holidays.

November 22, 2023 Third Generation Woman-Owned Printing Company Opens Doors to Advocate for Print

Brooke Hamilton, CEO of NPI Corp., opened the doors to her woman-owned company to advocate for policies benefiting the print industry.

November 14, 2023 Untapped Diversity: Women in Print and the Military Spouse

Military spouses are an untapped population that can increase gender diversity in the workplace and help address the labor crisis.

November 7, 2023 Random Acts of Coffee and Conversation at Work

For remote employees, grabbing some coffee and scheduling time with colleagues may be just what you need to boost your workday.

September 27, 2023 The Looming Child Care Cliff: What Women in Print and Their Employers Need to Know

The printing industry has a considerable stake in the future of child care accessibility – and should lean into the conversation.

August 11, 2022 CHIPS and Science Act Signed Into Law

PRINTING United Alliance supported the Act as one potential medium- to long-term solution to help alleviate supply chain concerns.

June 21, 2022 Forced Labor Law Takes Effect June 21; Apparel Market Prepares for Import Confusion

The Forced Labor Prevention Act take effect on June 21. Printers in the apparel/textile space should prepare for supply chain scrutiny.

March 8, 2022 Some Ways the Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs (IIJA) Act Impacts the Printing Industry

The ‘Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’ was signed into law on Nov. 15. Here’s what print and packaging manufacturers should note.

January 13, 2022 On Heels of Inflation News, PRINTING United Alliance Urges Congress to Shift Focus

The Alliance calls on Congressional leaders to end Build Back Better Act talks, and to focus on more immediate economic challenges.

December 22, 2021 Build Back Better Crumbles: What’s Next for Biden and Congressional Democrats?

As this plan crumbles, the path to recovery will require a quick pivot to other key policies and successful crisis management.

December 15, 2021 What Can Congress Do to Ease US Printing Industry Supply Chain Burdens?

The supply chain crisis has been a major pain point for print and packaging. Yet, there are actions lawmakers can take to solve it.

November 16, 2021 Historic Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Is Signed Into Law

The “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act” (IIJA) represents the largest federal investment in infrastructure in more than a decade.

October 28, 2021 President Biden's Revised 'Build Back Better' Plan to Focus on Human Infrastructure

President Biden published a revised framework of the Build Back Better plan, which is focused on “human infrastructure.”

October 22, 2021 Seriousness Builds for Build Back Better Plan

This week marks a significant turn toward the seriousness of President Biden’s and Congressional Democrats’ efforts to enact the historic social spending legislation known as the Build Back Better Act. What’s driving the urgency?

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