Lisa is an experienced HR leader with over 25 years in the public, private, and third sectors. She has worked in the education sector for over a decade, bringing a deep understanding of how effective people strategies can shape and support school communities to thrive. As Director of People, Lisa plays a pivotal role in supporting the trust’s mission to transform the lives of children by creating an inclusive, enabling and values-driven working environment. She is passionate about empowering leaders and staff to flourish so they can deliver the very best outcomes for children. Lisa is currently completing her ILM Level 7 qualification in Executive Coaching and has recently begun a Certificate in Reflective Supervision in Education. These reflect her commitment to nurturing leadership capability and building reflective, supportive cultures across the trust. Driven by a strong belief that our people are the ones that will transform lives, Lisa’s ambition is to make the trust the greatest place to work in the South West, where every colleague feels valued and inspired and are developed so they can really make a difference.