Lisa Lafontaine

Lisa LaFontaine is a senior communications advisor at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency where she leads communications activities on files such as forestry, horticulture and international phytosanitary standards. She also chairs a North American Plant Protection Organization Expert Group in support of the UN's International Year of Plant Health 2020. Lisa is an award-winning communications specialist with nearly 30 years of experience and a passion for Canada, the environment and nature. In her off time, this former journalist can be found sailing, kiteboarding, or practicing yoga on the Ottawa River. Outside is her mantra.