About the Speaker

Lisa McDonald is an experienced regional leader with a career spanning roles in agricultural research, economic development, and energy product development. She has held senior positions with Townsville Enterprise and Energy Queensland. Lisa now leads workforce initiatives as project manager for Jobs Townsville North Queensland at Regional Development Australia Townsville and North West Queensland. Her work focuses on aligning skills and training with industry needs, increasing workforce diversity, and supporting the region to meet the challenges and opportunities of major economic transformation.