Lisa Holmes

Lisa Holmes is an experienced executive leader and board member with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit sector, communications, and government relations industries. She is the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Diplomat Consulting, a full-service public affairs and communications company based in Edmonton.

Prior to her work in the corporate sector, Lisa was elected as a Town Councillor and Mayor of Morinville, Alberta, where she served for 7 years. Lisa is the Past President of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association and former Director of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. While at AUMA, Lisa chaired the President’s Task Force on Status of Women and the Women in Municipal Government Committee and is currently an FCM Regional Champion for Women in Politics. She was named a Global Edmonton Woman of Vision, Avenue Magazine Top 40 under 40 and one of Alberta Venture Magazine’s 50 most influential Albertans. She is passionate about connecting women with leadership opportunities and inspiring them to get involved in community decision-making, both in business and politics.