First elected to Vancouver School Board in a 2017 by-election, then to Vancouver City Council in 2018 and re-elected in 2022, Lisa is passionate about making things better. A bridge builder, driven by a lifelong commitment to volunteerism and community, Lisa's 20+ years in government administration, public policy, communications, and stakeholder relations are centred on one simple question: How can I help?
Lisa's ability to bring people together on complex issues and facilitate authentic engagement leading to positive solutions helped launch her path to civic service. She is passionate about tackling the complex issues facing municipalities large and small across Canada today.
She is a trusted ally, an active listener, an effective collaborator, and a community champion. Her expertise is built on senior management roles in the BC Public Service focused on social policy, as well as serving as the former Chief of Staff to the Deputy Premier and Minister of Education, and as political advisor to the Minister of Management Services.
Committed to improving the availability of affordable housing and mental health supports, Lisa served for six years as a Vancouver Kettle Society board member and board chair, as well as on the boards of FamilySmart and the Kiwanis Club of Victoria.
Lisa’s priorities include affordable housing, public transit and active transportation, quality civic services, community safety, mental health and addictions response, emergency preparedness and climate resiliency.
In addition to her Council responsibilities, Lisa also serves on several regional boards. Lisa serves on the Metro Vancouver Board, including Chair of the Climate Action Committee, member of Invest Vancouver and the Chair’s Financial Task Force.
Lisa also serves on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board, where she is Vice-Chair of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Committee, member of the Social-Economic Development Committee and Election Readiness Working Group. She previously served as Metro Vancouver’s Chair of the Performance and Audit Committee and Vice-Chair of the Liquid Waste Committee. Lisa is also the past Chair of the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE).
Lisa holds a Master of Arts in Leadership from Royal Roads University and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of British Columbia and the University of Burgundy in Dijon, France. She is fluent in French and English and is a recipient of the Premier's Annual Innovation and Excellence Awards – Partnership Category. She also holds certifications in project management and climate competency board governance.
A busy mom to two amazing young girls and stepmom to an outstanding young woman, Lisa looks for any opportunity to be active and enjoy the outdoors. She opts for two wheels or transit whenever possible, runs a decent marathon, swims as often as possible at New Brighton Pool, and even squeezes in a hike on a rare free day.
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