Lisa began working in a care facility when she was 21 years old and over 22 years advanced to the positions of deputy manager and training coordinator for a collection of facilities.

Lisa has also spent the last 16 years working in the FE sector as a Programme Team Lead for all HSC Programs, overseeing various budgets and provisions. Community development programmes, including former drug users, ex-offenders, and mental health organisations, were Lisa's main area of interest. Lisa has also been employed by Ixion, Part of Shaw Trust, for 18 months. She began as an IQA for the HSC and was promoted the position of Care Academy Manager two months later. Today Lisa manages a thriving academyand supports learners and stakeholders within the care sector.