Lisa Tindell

Lisa Tindell is the vice president of clinical research operations at the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation. In this role, she leads a large team of clinical staff responsible for conducting a broad range of cardiovascular studies across all areas of the specialty.

With more than 15 years dedicated to clinical research, Lisa previously served as a principal clinical research scientist at a large medical device company, where she successfully managed clinical trials in both domestic and international settings. She also worked as a clinical advisor for the electrophysiology division, authoring regulatory reports to support post‑market requirements, product approvals, indication expansions and label claims.

Lisa brings over 30 years of professional nursing experience in critical care, the electrophysiology lab, cardiac rhythm device patient management and as a cardiology nurse clinician. Her passions include health and wellness, with a particular focus on nutrition, physical fitness and the impact of cardiovascular health on youth. Lisa lives in Lakeville with her husband and is the mother of two grown children.