According to her mother, Lizette expressed a desire to be a pastor at the young age of four. It would take 20 years for Lizette to finally pursue that call. She completed dual bachelors in Philosophy and in Religion, followed by a Master in Divinity. Recently, she completed a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies. Her dissertation, titled “A Missional Reading of First John: Understanding the Dual Love-Command,” argues that First John should be read missionally. In 2008, Lizette had to honor of being ordained through the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

Since those early years, her call has not changed. For 13 years, as the Director of the Latino Ministry Formation Program, Lizette served as a pastor, a mentor, and a teacher to her students. As a chaplain, she provided spiritual care to patients and staff. As a professor, she cares for both the mind and the heart/spirit of her students. No matter what the setting may be, Lizette’s constant prayer is to be known as one who loves.