Lisa is the Education Research Lead, helping co-ordinate and monitor a range of research projects currently being undertaken within the department. She achieved a 1st Class Honours Degree at Wrexham University, followed by a Master of Science by Research at Bangor University.
Before coming to Wrexham, Lisa worked for 3 years on a mixed method research study exploring the diagnostic journeys of men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer in Wales. Within education, Lisa has delivered learning experiences in a wide variety of establishments including primary and secondary schools, further education, youth clubs and prisons.
Lisa is passionate about helping facilitate change to tackle inequalities and disadvantage, and support inclusion and wellbeing. Her previous roles include youth work, transitional support for offenders leaving prison, community development in areas of deprivation and as project lead for multi-agency teams centred around complex families in need. Years of experience as a wellbeing neurolinguistic programming coach allowed Lisa to enable others to realise theirpotential through 1-1 coaching sessions and design and delivery of bespoke workshops. Organisations Lisa has supported include the Domestic Abuse SafetyUnit, WeMindTheGap and Refugee charities.
Hobbies and interests include a love of travelling, interior design and the benefits of wellbeing through the outdoors.