Lisa J Chaffey

Dr. Lisa Chaffey is a distinguished occupational therapist, Paralympian, and board member with over two decades of expertise in disability advocacy, community development, and inclusive service design. She has a Doctorate in Clinical Science from La Trobe University, Melbourne, and she specialises in empowering individuals with disabilities through innovative solutions, including adaptive sports equipment and inclusive program design. Her leadership extends to roles with the World Health Organization, where she contributed to global wheelchair provision standards, championing disability inclusion.

A skilled facilitator, Lisa has spearheaded transformative initiatives like the WILD Collective leadership program for women with disabilities. Her contributions to academia, combined with her lived experience as a wheelchair user, amplify her impact on systemic change through education, policy, and leadership.