When Lissa Hamilton entered the restaurant industry, she realized she could have it all. It was here where she found the flexibility she needed to follow her passion for giving back, while allowing her to be present and raise her two daughters.
After working her way up the ladder, Hamilton now helps the next generation of restaurant leaders come into their success. Guiding operators on how best to find the balance of running a successful business while maintaining an incredible corporate culture is something that Hamilton manages with ease—and she does so because she genuinely cares about her team and community.
At Shake Shack, Hamilton has helped to found ABLED, an employee resource group that stands for the Advancement of Black Leaders and Enhanced Development; HUG Fund, which helps to financially support team members that have been through catastrophic events; and All-In, a diversity, equity and inclusion program. She also sits on the board of Lift One Up, motivating women to create a successful future through personal growth, as well as serving as a chaplain, visiting local correctional facilities to help women understand their potential.