Lisa Hemingway

Lisa Hemingway is the Co-owner and Director of Creativity & Opportunities at iilo Creative Alliance inc., a certified B Corp and full-service creative agency.12 She co-owns the company with Madelen Ortega, and together they bring over 20 years of experience to their projects.1

Professional Background

Lisa has a strong background in communication design and has been instrumental in shaping iilo Creative Alliance's mission and values. The company focuses on delivering communication design solutions for progressive impact businesses, non-profits, social enterprises, and other organizations working to make positive changes in the world.1

Company Leadership

Under Lisa's co-leadership, iilo Creative Alliance has:

• Become a certified B Corp, demonstrating a commitment to ethical and transparent business practices3
• Focused on providing services to clients who are mission-driven, with 91% of their clients leading with a mission to make the world a better place1
• Prioritized work-life balance for their collaborators1
• Aimed to provide well-paying work opportunities for women and underrepresented people in the creative services industry1

Previous Work

Before co-founding iilo Creative Alliance, Lisa Hemingway operated Backyard Creative as a sole proprietorship from 2007 to 2021.4 This experience likely contributed to her expertise in the creative services field.

Values and Impact

Lisa's leadership at iilo Creative Alliance reflects a strong commitment to social and environmental sustainability. The company aligns its work with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and regularly reports on its positive impacts.1 Her approach to business emphasizes using creativity as a tool for positive change, both for their clients and within the creative industry itself.