Lisa Ellman, MPP/JD'05, shares her journey from Harris student to Obama advisor and drone policy expert September 04, 2015 Jake J. Smith Lisa Ellman, MPP/JD'05, shares her journey from Harris student to Obama advisor and drone policy expert — and why she's looking forward to the upcoming Women in Public Leadership program. To make sure you never miss a new episode of Radio Harris, subscribe on iTunesor Stitcher, or follow us on SoundCloud! Upcoming Events More events Policy Research and Innovation Bootcamp (PRIB) Policy Hackathon Challenge Deep Dive Tue., February 10, 2026 | 12:00 PM Preparing for Harris: Teaching Assistantships Wed., February 11, 2026 | 8:30 AM Coffee Chat in Western Massachusetts Wed., February 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM Tunnel City Coffee 100 Spring St #102 Williamstown, MA 01267 United States