With over 40 years of experience in youth empowerment, Lisa has cultivated a dynamic and impactful career that encompasses roles such as youth worker, teaching assistant, deafblind intervenor, specialist tutor, and outreach worker. Growing up in London, Lisa witnessed firsthand the challenges young people faced, including family breakdowns and the lure of drugs and crime. Her deep-seated passion for making a difference inspired her to volunteer as a youth worker, which laid the foundation for her professional qualifications and subsequent outreach work.

Lisa’s efforts have often focused on supporting the most vulnerable individuals, such as runaways and homeless youth. Through unwavering dedication, she has helped them make positive life choices and engage with crucial support networks. Her proficiency in British Sign Language (Level 3) enabled her to work effectively with deaf young people as they transitioned from care to independent living.

After relocating to Devon, Lisa shifted her focus to education, contributing to both mainstream and special needs environments. She seized every opportunity for professional development, completing extensive training to provide exceptional support to young people with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties . At the Royal Academy for Deaf Education, Lisa successfully led a team of behaviour teaching assistants, implementing a transformative positive reinforcement program. As an Academy Mentor, she ensured the seamless execution of educational activities while providing on-call behavioural support to teaching staff.

Lisa takes pride in her ability to foster robust professional relationships, witnessing individuals achieve their full potential. Her extensive experience as a lone worker has refined her understanding of safeguarding protocols, professional boundaries, empathy, and trust. Collaboration remains central to her work ethic, as she values team strengths, open communication, and steadfast support through life’s challenges.