About Lisa Westgate
Lisa Westgate is a strategist redefining procurement as a driver of economic equity. With over 25 years of experience across various industries and sectors in North America, she challenges outdated models and positions inclusive sourcing as a business imperative. Her approach reframes procurement from a transactional back-office function into a strategic engine for growth, resilience, and innovation.
As the founder and CEO of LN Westgate, LLC, she partners with corporations, government agencies, and community organizations to align sourcing with equity, environmental responsibility, and governance standards. Her work guides clients to create ecosystems where equitable access to opportunity fuels revenue, strengthens supply chains, and drives shared prosperity. She is known for a data-driven philosophy anchored in intention, action, and measurable results.
Lisa is also an adjunct professor at Northeastern University, where she teaches business and supply chain management, bridging real-world procurement strategy with academic insight. Beyond the classroom and boardroom, she serves as a Commissioner with the Plymouth County Commission on the Status of Women, advocating for economic empowerment and equity. She is also the co-host of The Diversity Duo: Where Culture Meets Commerce, a podcast that brings bold, honest conversations about procurement, equity, and business growth to a wide audience.
Her leadership extends beyond consulting and teaching. Lisa is a sought-after speaker at conferences including SIG, ISM, Chamber, and WeConnect International, where she challenges organizations to rethink procurement as policy and embrace sourcing as a lever for community wealth. Recognized as a certified business owner through WBE and LGBT certifications, she brings both lived experience and professional expertise to every engagement, making her a trusted advisor to executives, policymakers, and entrepreneurs.
Lisa Westgate, Founder | CEO
Email Lisa@LNWestgate.com
Tier II Impact Reporting
Our Expertise
Best-in-Class Frameworks
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We specialize in Tier II reporting frameworks that track inclusive spend, validate supplier data, and align with ESG goals. Seamless Tier II Reporting process, ensuring a smooth transition with comprehensive support for clients and their suppliers.
Best-in-Class Frameworks
Best-in-Class Frameworks
Best-in-Class Frameworks
Our certified experts and subcontractors deliver scalable, accurate reporting solutions. We understand procurement and know how to drive economic impact through inclusive sourcing.
Impact Sourcing Strategy
Getting Started
Best-in-Class Frameworks
Program Optimization
Launching an inclusive sourcing initiative? We help define goals, build action plans, manage change, and establish metrics. Whether you're starting from scratch or evolving your current approach, we’re your strategic partner.
Program Optimization
Best-in-Class Frameworks
Program Optimization
If your program is underperforming, we apply a data-driven lens to recalibrate goals, refine outreach, and drive measurable outcomes.
Best-in-Class Frameworks
Best-in-Class Frameworks
Best-in-Class Frameworks
We design sourcing programs that align with enterprise strategy and deliver measurable ROI. Our approach integrates mentorship and performance tracking to ensure supplier success, with KPIs tied directly to growth, resilience, and long-term value creation.
Sustainability Consulting
Empowering Sustainable Business Practices
Gain a Complete Understanding
- Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions Assessment: Identify and quantify your organization's environmental footprint across the entire value chain using the recognized Greenhouse Gas Protocol framework.
- Data-Driven Insights: Leverage our expertise to analyze your emissions data and gain actionable insights for informed decision-making.
Reduce Your Environmental Impact
- Renewable Energy Solutions: Explore customized strategies to transition to cleaner energy sources and decrease your reliance on fossil fuels.
- Energy Efficiency Optimization: Implement proven techniques to reduce energy consumption in your facilities and operations, leading to cost savings and environmental benefits.
- Circular Economy Strategies: Develop sustainable practices throughout your value chain, including responsible sourcing, product design for recyclability, and waste reduction.
Transparency and Accountability
- Sustainability Reporting Support: Develop comprehensive and transparent sustainability reports aligned with leading frameworks.
- Stakeholder Engagement Strategies: Communicate your sustainability commitment effectively to investors, customers, and other stakeholders.
Workforce Development
We can tailor our services to meet any of your needs.
Facilitation, Coaching, Workshops and Trainings
We help organizations navigate difficult conversations, resolve conflicts, and strengthen communication across teams. Our workshops and training equip employees and leaders to recognize bias, understand differences, and build relationships that foster trust and collaboration. The result is a workplace culture that is more inclusive, resilient, and effective.
Analysis
We partner with your leadership to translate goals into measurable results. We define aspirations, assess your current state, and set performance metrics tied to financial, operational, and reputational impact. With this foundation, we deliver a roadmap that embeds initiatives and governance into daily operations. Our team remains engaged through execution and ongoing measurement to ensure accountability and sustained value.
Strategy Development
We work with your leadership to turn goals into measurable outcomes. Together, we clarify aspirations, assess your current state, and establish performance metrics that link directly to financial, operational, and reputational impact. From there, we create a roadmap that embeds initiatives, capabilities, and governance into daily operations. Our team stays engaged through execution and ongoing measurement, ensuring accountability and long-term value.
Speaking Engagements
The Diversity Duo: where culture meets commerce
This exciting podcast, led by Lisa Westgate and Maria Gonzalez of Supplier Diversity Consultants, explores the dynamic worlds of procurement, supplier diversity, and business strategy. Together, they bring you smart, fun, and boundary-pushing conversations exploring innovation and inclusivity. The podcast provides valuable insights for businesses of all sizes in the public and private sectors.
Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDiversityDuo
Guest speaking
Here's some of our engagements:
Customizable Offerings
LN Westgate delivers sharp insights across procurement strategy, sourcing innovation, and organizational transformation. We lead sessions on:
- Category management
- Tech stack optimization
- ESG and impact sourcing
- Business strategy and mediation
- Inclusive leadership and mentoring
- Procurement policy as a lever for equity
,We meet teams where they are, and help them move the needle.
Training
Individual, Teams, Groups, Departments, Entire Organizations
We design customized programs for individuals, teams, and organizations. Offerings include procurement strategy, inclusive sourcing, ESG integration, leadership development, and conflict resolution through mediation and mentoring.
Our Partners
A Dedicated Partner to Small & Diverse Organizations
Maria is the Founder and Principal of M&A Supplier Diversity Consultants (M&A SDC), a well-established consultancy firm. She is a dedicated consultant with an exceptional track record spanning over two decades in the public sector. She leverages her extensive knowledge and expertise to support organizations in their certification process. A true champion of the Small, Minority, and Woman-Owned business communities. Email Maria
Our Certification
