About

As co-creator of the global children’s education charity Elephant Thoughts, Lisa draws from 30 years+ of award winning innovation and commitment bringing awareness and understanding to important social justice issues. She has organized and raised millions for a variety of organizations supporting education in Canada and around the world. A changemaker at heart, Lisa continues to learn and grow from her experiences, friends, foes, family and global communities.

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ACHIEVEMENTS

Order of Ontario

YMCA Canada Peace Medal

YMCA Canada Peace Medal

Ashoka Changemakers Award for Inspiring Approaches to First Nations, Inuit and Metis Learning

Rotary Paul Harris Fellow

Rotary Paul Harris Fellow

Donner Award for Excellence in the Delivery of Education

The Donner Awards with David Onley

Lisa receives the Peace Medal in 2010

Lisa Farano receives the Order of Ontario

"Lisa is passionate about helping others. Her years of experience in building and running a Canadian education charity has offered her insights and first-hand experience in best practices for success in both the for-profit and charitable sectors. Her work has deservedly garnered her multiple awards and national recognition. Passion, perseverance, creativity, personable, intelligent, problem solver are all great reasons why Lisa is an excellent choice to consult for you or your company."

Jeremy Rhodes
Executive Director, Elephant Thoughts

"I would highly recommend working with Lisa. She was an invaluable consultant as we worked together to develop innovative strategies for the betterment of our school and community. Her follow through and attention to detail are thorough and her values are deep seeded in culture and indigenous education. She is a total pleasure to work with and I look forward to our next project together!"

Velvet Paul
Education Liaison Officer
Sipekne’katik First Nation, Nova Scotia

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