Lisa Ward

Background

About Lisa Ward

Lisa Ward is the CEO of the Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ), a leading voice for multicultural communities across the state. With a deep commitment to equity, integrity, and inclusion, Lisa brings over two decades of experience in social impact leadership to her role. She is driven by a strong belief that every person—regardless of culture, language, or background—deserves the opportunity to live with dignity, agency, and belonging. Lisa leads with clarity, compassion, and conviction. She is known for fostering a culture of purpose and accountability, empowering others to lead from where they stand. Her leadership is marked by strategic foresight, respectful collaboration, and a relentless focus on delivering meaningful outcomes for the communities ECCQ serves. Under Lisa’s guidance, ECCQ continues to champion the rights of multicultural Queenslanders, while strengthening partnerships across government, the sector, and community. She is particularly passionate about ethical governance, impactful advocacy, and ensuring that lived experience remains at the heart of policy and practice.