Lisa is an experienced HR Professional and Organizational Development & Leadership Consultant with over 25 years of experience in transforming organizational cultures and developing leaders. She specializes in leadership development, employee engagement, and change management, helping organizations build high-performing teams and implement effective talent strategies.

Lisa holds a Bachelor of Commerce Honors in Human Resource Management from the University of Alberta. Originally from Northern Alberta, as a young adult fell in love with the Ottawa area and chose to settle here. She now resides near Carp with her husband and three children.

Her personal connection to mental health advocacy, rooted in family experiences, drives her interest in supporting youth facing addiction and mental health challenges, aligning closely with the mission of the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre.

Outside of her professional work, she enjoys connecting with friends and family, baking, gardening, traveling, reading and staying active through long walks and workouts.