What others say

Tozzi is the best newsroom leader I've had the privilege of working with. No one works harder, comes up with more creative solutions, or has better ability to get everyone on the same page (and enjoying it). She's goal oriented and also a delight, a rare combination.—Miriam Elder, Executive Editor CNN; former World Editor BuzzFeed News 

She is someone who understands and embraces the highest principles of journalism and fairness and knows instinctively how to engage readers and viewers. She also possesses one of the sharpest and most passionate senses of news judgment of any journalist that I worked with in my more than 40 years in the news business. [She can] relate equally well with people she oversaw as well as those who supervised her. Guaranteed: she will be a positive force in the next newsroom where she works. —Jim Roberts, former assistant managing editor The New York Times

She can lead and organize a newsroom's coverage around big stories; find fresh angles and recognize interesting takes. Her probity, experience under fire and sound judgement is an asset to any organization trying to cover the chaotic fluctuations of our 24-hour news cycle. Her deep knowledge of both our political system and American pop culture proved an incredible asset to Rolling Stone time and again. She's a team player and a leader who commands both respect and deep affection from her staff. —Sean Woods, Editor in Chief, Rolling Stone

This is a tough business, ever more volatile, facing real-world news that often feels ever more bleak. The best response to these times is not to hire robotic leaders (or just robots) who forge soullessly into the next era of media, but to actively seek people who lead with heart, and cultivate teams bonded by a sense of collective joy and purpose.  Lisa was more than a newsroom leader at Rolling Stone. Everyone here knew she cared about us as people, and we cared deeply about her in return. Over her four years at RS she showed fortitude and humanity while working tirelessly for our team.  —Maria Fortouna, Executive Editor, Rolling Stone