Spotlight on Equality

Lisa is passionate about creating access and equal opportunity in all levels of political office in Canada.

Lisa Skierka is Director of Business Development for Great Excavations Inc., a Lethbridge-based leader in amphibious equipment technologies. An experienced public relations professional, Ms. Skierka is Chair of Equal Voice Alberta South, an organization dedicated to electing more women to all levels of political office in Canada.

Ms. Skierka is known for working with organizations to grow their scope and profile. This expertise has benefitted groups including the Barley Council of Canada, the Calgary Stampede, and the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance, on which she served as president.

Ms. Skierka’s commitment to innovation led her to work in the energy sector, which focuses on helping industry reduce its environmental footprint. An advocate for the arts, Ms. Skierka also serves as Chair of Community Engagement for Calgary’s cSPACE, a social enterprise committed to developing creative talent.

After growing up on the family ranch in Southern Alberta, Ms. Skierka attended the University of Calgary, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. A specialist in community building and project management, Ms. Skierka also runs her own successful consultancy, Skielark Communications.