Rochelle Lipsitz

Treasurer

Senior Vice President, International SOS

Rochelle Lipsitz is Senior Vice President, International SOS and currently serves on the ISOA Board of Directors as Treasurer.

In her current role, Rochelle is responsible for business development within International SOS’ Government Services Division.

Previously, Rochelle served as:

Deputy Director General (SES) of the U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service (FCS). She was responsible for overall management and operations of 260 worldwide offices, over 1600 employees, in 70 countries. She focused on developing/implementing mission-related strategies in conjunction with 20 Federal Agencies/Departments to assist companies in securing and increasing international contracts. She was an advocate for opening markets and increasing U.S. exports in a variety of industries.
Deputy Assistant Administrator, International Programs (SES)/TSA. Rochelle was responsible for alignment and consistency between the security requirements of U.S. and foreign transportation authorities, as well as ensuring security procedures for all foreign airlines flying into/out of the U.S.
Director, Office of International Affairs/FEMA dealing extensively with HHS to develop emergency response processes for Pandemics.
Vice Chairman to the NATO Civil Emergency Planning Coordination Committee/U.S. Mission, where she coordinated emergency management-technical assistance and training programs with USACE, USAID, OFDA, Combatant Commands, and IDB.
Rochelle received degrees from American University and University of Missouri. Rochelle is a member of the Council of Foreign Relations; ISOA Advisory Board; and past Board Member at OSAC.