Lisa started her career in marketing for a multi-national company before reading BA (Hons) Media and Cultural Studies at the University of Wolverhampton. She then went on to complete a PGCE in Post-Compulsory Education and started her academic career in Further Education colleges teaching media, film and advertising, gaining QTLS status.

After leaving the FE Sector in 2011, Lisa went on to become a freelance video producer and started her own small business in specialised event catering and management, developing a successful brand alongside writing for national newspapers, magazines and company websites alongside blogging. Lisa then went on to complete a Level 7 qualification in Enterprise Management from the University of Birmingham and a Certificate in Digital Marketing from the Open University.

Lisa joined the University of Wolverhampton Business School in 2018 as a lecturer where she gained Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and is currently working towards a Professional Doctorate in Education (Educational Enquiry).

Lisa is currently a Senior Lecturer in Innovation, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship and is Programme Leader for BA (Hons) Business Management, which is a role she has held since September 2021.

Enterprise education, ethical business practices, women entrepreneurs and social enterprise.

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) (2019 onwards)

Member of Chartered Management Institute (MCMI) (2016 onwards)

Member of the Institute for Learning (MIfL) (2009-2011)

Currently working towards: EdD - Professional Doctorate in Education (Educational Enquiry)

Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) - 2019

Certificate in Digital Marketing - Open University - 2019

Post Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Management (with Distinction) - University of Birmingham - 2019

QTLS (Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills) - Institute for Learning - 2010

PGCE (Post-Compulsory Education) - University of Wolverhampton - 2007

BA (Hons) Media and Cultural Studies - University of Wolverhampton - 2005

University Senior Lecturer in Innovation, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship - (2018 - present)

Business Owner of an event catering and management company - (2014 - 2019)

Freelance Writer and Blogger - (2013 - 2019)

Freelance Video Producer - (2011-2014)

College Lecturer in Media & Film - (2005-2011)

Marketing Co-ordinator for a multi-national company (1998-2001)