Lisa is respected and admired locally, nationally, and internationally for her professionalism, pursuit of excellence in every regard and strength of character. Her profound resilience, determination and overall core values speaks to Lisa being a strong and influential "Difference Maker” who has demonstrated visionary and courageous leadership in the health care and long- term care sectors, dynamic business, and community economic development leadership as well as service to others above self through her unyielding commitment both locally and globally to service clubs such as New Glasgow Rotary.

Lisa’s abilities as a motivating and uplifting leader were the driving force behind the transformation of Glen Haven Manor into a long-term facility highly recognized and regarded for its best practices, vigilance, diligence, and compassion. Her insights, work ethic and imagination enabled her to mobilize a team to raise care standards to an exemplary level with provincial and national accreditation credentials while also building the reputation of being a home and workplace that had its own unique identity and sense of community spirit where residents, their families and a team shared a high quality of life, wellbeing, and a special sense of family and workplace pride.

She has literally transformed people's lives, both residents and staff, along with our community’s & society’s attitudes in regard to ageism, long term care, immigrant recruitment streams, and has opened the doors for newcomers, to walk through and flourish while simultaneously having the expertise of displaced global talent elevate and strengthen the team which in turn improved and enriched the lives of so many of our elders. She is a true champion of those living and working on long term care but also a trailblazer in celebrity and assuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. She has made an indelible mark and built a continuing legacy.

Lisa is a visionary leader who has the professional expertise to build and strengthen any team and create a strong, thriving company culture and brand that is the envy of the best businesses. She is an excellent team leader, involving leadership, staff, the community, and other stakeholders in establishing and maintaining a positive and productive work environment. She excels in professional relationship building as well as internal and external communications. She is a confident yet compassionate leader who empowers and motivates.