Welcome to Lisa Kondrat and Mike Kelso
Lisa Kondrat | Administrative Associate
Lisa Kondrat joins the college admin team as a new adminstrative associate. Previously she worked with a private school, where she served as Director of Admission & Community Engagement. A native of Tucson and a lifelong Wildcat fan, Lisa has fond memories of growing up and attending UA Basketball games with her dad. She shared her enthusiasm for this new opportunity, saying, “I’m looking forward to joining this team and supporting the work of Optical Sciences.”
In addition to her professional experience, Lisa dedicates her time to running a non-profit leadership program for high school students. The program introduces young leaders to civic engagement, political advocacy, and cultural awareness—a mission close to her heart. Outside of work, Lisa enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her family in Coronado, CA.
Stop by her office in Meinel 704 to say hello, or feel free to reach out via email at lisakondrat@arizona.edu or by phone at 520-621-5788. Welcome to the team, Lisa!
Mike Kelso | Building Operations Coordinator
New building operations coordinator, Mike Kelso, comes to the Wyant College of Optical Sciences after a 29-year career at Fry’s Food Store, where he worked as a meat cutter and served as department manager for 22 years. Excited to start a new chapter, Mike shared, “I’m looking forward to working in a new and different environment and meeting new people.”
When he’s not working, Mike enjoys traveling, camping, tackling projects around the house, and spending quality time with his family. Additionally, Mike is an avid Arizona football and basketball fan! So look for him at games!
Be sure to stop by his office in Meinel 400N to introduce yourself, or reach out via email at kelso1@arizona.edu or by phone at 520-621-4238. Welcome aboard, Mike!