Lisa is Head of Planning and Major Infrastructure at the National Trust. She is the professional lead for Planning and sets the strategic direction for the organisation. A significant part of her role is external engagement and advocacy working collaboratively with the planning and heritage sector and responding to key consultations around planning policy and reform. She leads the Trust's engagement with major infrastructure proposals across a range of sectors. She joined the National Trust in 2016 and has over 20 years' experience working as a planner with experience in both Development Management and Planning Policy gained in Local Government environments.