Lisa Wood
Professor Lisa Wood is based with the Institute for Health Research at the University of Notre Dame Australia. Her academic qualifications include a PhD from the University of Western Australia (UWA), a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Promotion from Curtin University and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from UWA. Lisa first joined the Board in July 2013. She brings to the Relationships Australia WA Board extensive experience in research, program evaluation, policy and evidence led advocacy around health and social inequalities and ‘what works’ to address these in real world contexts.
Prior to and in tandem with her academic career, Lisa has three decades of experience working with a wide range of government and non-government organisations at both a state and national level. In addition to her role with Relationships Australia WA, Lisa is active in service and governance roles with not for profit organisations and the public health community. Many of her current areas of research and policy focus align with population groups supported by Relationships Australia WA, including her work in the areas of family and domestic violence, mental health, homelessness, Aboriginal wellbeing and social disadvantage.