Dr. Lisa Cherry: Pioneer and Activist for Care-Experienced People

Dr. Lisa Cherry is a leading activist and one of the early pioneers to bring trauma-informed knowledge into the care experience arena. Recognising long before it was widely understood that trauma shapes the lives of children and young people in care, Lisa has fought to reshape systems, services, and support networks with compassion, science, and lived experience at their heart.

Through decades of work as a trainer, speaker, and consultant, she has empowered thousands to understand the true impact of adversity — and to create environments where care-experienced people can heal, belong, and thrive.