Lisa Gilbert is Co-President of Public Citizen, a leading nonprofit consumer advocacy organization in Washington, D.C., where she has played a central role in advancing government accountability, campaign finance reform, and consumer protection initiatives. She previously served as the group’s Executive Vice President and as Director of its Congress Watch division, where she led efforts on transparency, money in politics, and Wall Street reform. Widely recognized for her expertise on democracy and ethics issues, Gilbert frequently provides commentary for national media and has testified before Congress on matters related to lobbying, oversight, and strengthening democratic institutions.