Lisa DePalma
With VCS Since
2025
Campus Location
Tempe Campus (K-8)
Primary Grade Level Serving
K-8
Positions
Coordinator of Extended Programming
Contact
Phone: 480.752.8993
Church Affiliation
Rock Point Church
Biography
Lisa DePalma is a fourth-generation Arizonan who was raised on a charming mini-farm in Gilbert, where she developed a lifelong love for family, faith, and community. She has spent nearly her entire life in the Gilbert area and takes great pride in her deep local roots. A proud alumna of Valley Christian High School, Lisa married her husband, Scott DePalma, who grew up just a block away in Dobson Ranch. Together, they’ve built a joyful life in Gilbert with their three sons—Dylan, Kyle, and Austin. Recently, both Dylan and Kyle were married, and their wives, Amanda and Natasa, have been a wonderful addition to the DePalma family.
Lisa has always had a heart for children’s ministry. Her journey began as a teacher’s aide at Grace Elementary in her son Kyle’s classroom, and later she served as the Director of the First United Methodist Church Gilbert Preschool. She has also been a faithful volunteer in Vacation Bible School, joyfully guiding children in their spiritual growth during their formative years.
A devoted supporter of youth and Christian education, Lisa loves high school football and continues to attend Valley Christian games with enthusiasm. Outside of her ministry and family life, Lisa and Scott enjoy traveling, hiking, camping, and spending quality time at their family cabin nestled in the serene pines of Mountain Meadow Ranch in Christopher Creek.