Lisa Holmes

Chief of Staff @ City of Edmonton | Government Relations Advisor

Lisa Holmes serves as the Chief of Staff to Mayor Amarjeet Sohi at the City of Edmonton. She is an accomplished executive leader with extensive experience in various sectors, including non-profit organizations, communications, regulatory affairs, and government relations.

Professional Background

Education: Lisa holds a Master of Arts in Leadership from Royal Roads University.
Recognition: She has been named one of Alberta's 50 Most Influential People and included in Edmonton's Top 40 Under 40.

Role and Responsibilities

In her capacity as Chief of Staff, Lisa is instrumental in:

Political and Strategic Advising: Guiding the Mayor on policy and strategy.
Execution of the Mayor's Agenda: Leading initiatives to fulfill the Mayor's objectives.
Staff Oversight: Managing a team of 11 within the Office of the Mayor.

Skills and Expertise

Lisa is proficient in:

Policy Development
Governance
Media Relations
Event Management
Nonprofit Organizational Management

Her commitment to fostering positive change and building productive relationships is evident in her work and community involvement.1 2

Experience

Chief of Staff to Mayor Amarjeet Sohi at City of Edmonton (January 2022 - Present)

Founding Partner & Chief Operating Officer at Diplomat Consulting (June 2020 - January 2022); Partner & Senior Advisor at Global Cannabis Partnership (February 2021 - December 2021); National Director, Government & Media Relations at Fire & Flower (January 2019 - May 2020); Mayor at Town of Morinville (October 2013 - October 2017)

Education

Master of Arts in Leadership from Royal Roads University (2016 - 2020); Certificate of Completion from Elected Officials Education Program (2010 - 2011)