Strategia Training AI is a forward-thinking AI education and consulting firm founded by Andy Knott and Lissa Druss. As a Co-Founder, Lissa brings nearly 40 years of distinguished experience as a communicator and public affairs strategist to the organization. Throughout her extensive career, she has established a powerful national reputation as a highly seasoned crisis management leader, media consultant, guest lecturer, and tireless client advisor, guiding high-profile organizations through complex public landscapes.

Before establishing her career in strategic consulting, Lissa spent 21 years as a highly respected television news and sports journalist, working primarily for CBS. Her exemplary storytelling and broadcast work earned her nine Emmy Awards. She ultimately capped her impressive television career as the executive producer of Comcast SportsNet, where she played an instrumental role in successfully launching regional networks in major markets, including Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, Houston, and New York.

Lissa possesses deep, multifaceted experience spanning government affairs, lobbying, crisis communications, municipal relations, media relations and training, corporate communications, internal and external communications strategy, and social media. Recognizing the critical intersection of modern communication and emerging technology, she is also a certified AI trainer. Demonstrating her commitment to this expertise, Lissa successfully completed The 7 Minute AI Certified Trainer Program in February 2026, equipping her with formal, practical frameworks for applying artificial intelligence in professional environments.

At Strategia Training AI, Lissa combines her extensive communications and strategic consulting experience with practical AI training expertise to help organizations understand, adopt, and integrate artificial intelligence into their daily operations. Through hands-on instruction and real-world applications, she empowers professionals to use AI confidently, improve efficiency, strengthen communication, and navigate an increasingly technology-driven business environment.