Lisa is passionate about supporting whānau across Aotearoa through evidence-informed parenting programmes. With a background in population health and wellbeing research within the tertiary education sector, she ensures Parenting Place’s content is built on robust evidence and continuously evaluated for impact and improvement. She loves working alongside a dedicated team and especially values the wisdom shared by our coaches.

Lisa and her husband, Dave, are parenting two teenagers - one recently off to university and the other in their final year of high school. Their children have distinct passions: one thrives in sports, the other in the arts. Lisa treasures encouraging each of them in their unique journeys.