Lisa Blanchette
LISA BLANCHETTE brings her communications and government relations expertise to the Board of Directors having previously worked in senior roles for several national and international unions as well as the provincial government in Alberta. She is a politically savvy communications professional with senior leadership team experience in strategic planning, public affairs, advocacy, issues management, policy and engagement. Lisa is currently the Director of Internal and Change Communications at TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks). She holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Relations, is bilingual (English/French), and has a record of successfully executing grassroots campaigns.
Lisa thrives in collaborative team environments where she can contribute to improving people’s lives and building her community.
"Abiona Centre not only gave me the ability to care for my child, but the motivation to get what I wanted for my life - to have my daughter with me and to live independently."
Abiona Centre is a client-centred infant and early childhood mental health organization which supports pregnant and parenting adolescents, aged 13 – 25.