Who We Are

 
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Lisa Colton founded Darim Online in 2000, after returning from a year of study in Israel and observing a disconnect between how Jewish organizations were using technology and what she felt her generation needed. Darim began by helping with professional digital communications, by building websites with a CRM, and helping organizations leverage the community building and educational opportunities in social media. As the community continues to evolve, and new horizons emerge, Lisa has evolved the focus of Darim, leveraging her experience in business strategy, education, technology, community building, and her deep passion for Jewish community to support organizations, sectors and to innovate.

As an example, during the pandemic Lisa founded and Executive Produced the Great Big Jewish Food Fest and the Big Bold Jewish Climate Fest, major collaborative online festivals that together engaged over 35,000 people. Seeing an opportunity, Lisa took advantage of a unique moment in time to create something that otherwise may not have been thinkable.

She is a graduate of Stanford University and studied in Israel for 2 years at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, Livnot U’lehibanot, and the Yakar Learning Community, among others.

In addition to founding Darim, Lisa has served in various board roles at the University of Vermont Hillel, The Local Food Hub, BimBam, Community Carrot, Seattle Country Day School, Jewish Family Service of Seattle, and many others. Lisa is the recipient of the Hillel “Exemplar of Excellence” Award, the Jewish Communal Service Association of North America’s “Young Professionals” Award, and the Nonprofit Technology Network’s NTEN-y Award, and gave an ELI Talk on Innovation, Revolution and Tradition in 2012.  She is a current Wexner Heritage Fellow. She lives in Seattle with her husband, 2 kids, their dog and occasional foster visitors.  

We value collaboration. For each project, Lisa assembles a hand-picked team to best serve your needs, from strategists and developers to designers and writers.  Our collaborative, flexible and tailored approach means you get the most expertise at the greatest value, every time.