Lisa joined Gidget Foundation Australia as Digital Manager in January 2019 and is now in the role of Digital and Community Fundraising Director.

Her role is responsible for the website, social media, individual giving and community fundraising, Gidget Virtual Villages, the Gidget Angel program, online brand awareness, and driving growth digitally.

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As a past member of the Gidget Founders, Lisa managed the Foundation’s social media on a voluntary basis for 6 years before joining the team.

Lisa is a passionate solo mother, fundraiser, lover of all things digital, and writer.

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Lisa’s personal experience of chronic mental ill health led her to support and inspire others through sharing her own story and through her work in the charity sector.

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Lisa has been in a variety of fundraising, marketing and digital roles in the NFP sector for more than 20 years, having worked with some of Australia’s most respected charities and agencies including Youth Off The Streets, Cancer Council NSW, HeartKids, Leukaemia Foundation, The Shepherd Centre, McGrath Foundation, Donor Republic, and more.

In her spare time, she loves connecting with her teen son, taking and sharing beautiful photos, volunteering, reading, writing and using social media for good.