Lisa Adams

Lisa Adams has a diverse and extensive work experience in the technology industry. Lisa is currently serving as the Director of Technology & Product at Girl Effect, a non-profit organization that focuses on empowering girls through media. Additionally, Lisa has worked as a Consultant Technology Advisor at Girl Effect, providing their expertise in technology consulting and strategy. Lisa is also the Founder & Technology Director of Citizen Code, where they offer a wide range of technology services with a focus on tech4good. Lisa has contributed to the Wagtail Core Team at Torchbox, working on the user experience of content creators and content management. At Superbalist.com, they held the role of (Senior) Technical Product Lead, leading the development of internal systems. Lisa has also worked as a Senior Project Manager at Praekelt.org, a non-profit organization that develops technology for social impact. Lisa has experience in operations management and client relationship management at SnapBill, a South African startup. Earlier in their career, Lisa worked as an Online Sales Coordinator at Phoenix Software South Africa and as a Student at Damelin. Overall, Lisa Adams has a strong background in technology, project management, and social impact.

Lisa Adams has a diverse education history. In 2009 to 2012, they attended Damelin and obtained a National Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies. In 2017, Lisa briefly attended the Graduate School of Business at the University of Cape Town, studying Project Management. In 2018, they participated in the Google Mobile Academy, focusing on Front-End Development. Looking ahead, Lisa plans to enroll at DataDotOrg from 2023 to 2033 to pursue a Certificate in Gender Data.