Lisa Murphy is the Executive Director of the Lakeland Centre for FASD in Alberta, Canada, and has more than 20 years of experience in the FASD field. Her career has spanned frontline service delivery, program development and management, diagnostic services, research, training, and organizational leadership.

Since becoming Executive Director in 2019, Lisa has provided strategic leadership for a comprehensive continuum of FASD prevention, assessment and diagnosis, and intervention services. Her work focuses on developing practical, community-based approaches that build on individual strengths while addressing the complex and systemic barriers experienced by people with FASD and their families.

Lisa has contributed to FASD research and knowledge translation and is a co-author of several peer-reviewed publications on integrated service delivery, substance use, prevention, and supports for individuals with FASD and complex needs. She is passionate about strengthening systems, building community capacity, and translating lessons from practice into approaches that improve long-term outcomes for individuals with FASD and their families.