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About Lisa


A native of Montgomery County, I was born in Rockville and grew up in Derwood with my parents Deacon Eddie and Pastor Theresa Henderson, and five siblings. As a "preacher's kid", to serve others is not just learned behavior for me, but a lifestyle I cherish. I attended Montgomery County Public Schools, played sports, sang in choirs, and participated in community and church activities. I played softball, soccer, basketball and ran track and field, where I was selected team captain for our Maryland State championship team. I received my bachelor’s degree in Computer and Information Science and master's degree in Technology Management at Maryland schools, the University of Maryland University College, and Johns Hopkins University. I have lived in the City of Gaithersburg for over 29 years.
According to the 2020 Census, 38% of Gaithersburg residents were born outside of the United States. From 2001 - 2003, I had the opportunity to live and work abroad in the Information Technology field. While abroad, I overcame the obstacles of learning both a new culture and a new language while working to deliver technology to build thriving communities. This experience provided a newfound understanding of the challenges of adjusting and adapting to a new environment and navigating a successful path forward. Living abroad, coupled with a deep-abiding faith, has made me appreciate, even more, the importance of treating others with dignity and respect, regardless of race, religion, or gender identity.
I continue my work in the Information Technology field. Interestingly, I wanted to be a lawyer, but one summer, I took a job as a temporary assistant in the IT division of General Electric and found my passion. I loved the challenge of knowing what the result should be and then figuring out the mechanics of how to achieve those results using technology. I changed my major to Computer and Information Science and the rest, as they say, is history. I lead the development of new technologies for the criminal justice agencies of Montgomery County, including the analysis to support data-driven solutions that improve service delivery to the community. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, I led the technical teams in creating Montgomery County’s COVID-19 testing and vaccination registration system, which identified Gaithersburg as a COVID-19 hotspot requiring targeted interventions like mobile testing facilities and other wrap-around services through data collection. If we have not yet met or gotten the opportunity to know each other, I look forward to the opportunity to do so.
By Authority: Lisa Henderson for Gaithersburg City Council, Caroline L. Dement, Treasurer

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