Lisa Dixon-Wells has been working in schools across Western Canada since 1990. After completing her M.Ed in Educational Psychology Lisa’s focus has been on Comprehensive Guidance and Bully Prevention. As the founder of Dare to Care, Lisa’s work has focused on early prevention and intervention in schools, sport organizations and communities. Through professional development, parent information nights and classroom facilitation (including assemblies, student forums, and role playing), Lisa has helped over 2000 schools, youth organizations and corporations create and maintain safe and caring environments.

Lisa is a former member of the Canadian National Swim Team and World Masters Swimming Champion. In 2015, Lisa was inducted into the University of Calgary Sports Hall of Fame. The Dare to Care sports program lets Lisa merge her passions: Youth education, community impact and sport.