Lisa has been in the role of Chief Operating Officer at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection for more than 5 years, with responsibility for Visitor Experience, Facilities and Operations, IT, Government Relations and Human Resources. Prior to this role, she was the Director of Development at the McMichael for more than 4 years.
She previously served as the Executive Director for the Atlantic Region at Muscular Dystrophy Canada for more than 5 years, overseeing all aspects of the operation, including programs and services, government relations, marketing and communications, and development. Lisa has more than 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector in a wide variety of organizations, including healthcare, education, international development and the arts. She received her BA and MA in English Literature from the University of Ottawa, and her PhD from the University of Toronto.