Lisa Dawson

Lisa Dawson is the Director of the local Education Charity Run With It. Run With It’s moto is ‘learning for life’ and that’s certainly what it does through 3 unique and stimulating environments. Run with delivers a range of numeracy and literacy programmes with a ‘real life’ aspect to all their delivery, offering a diverse way of learning. The charity is also proud to encourage and improve the attitude and abilities of learners alongside building self-confidence and employability skills.

Originally a secondary school teacher Lisa always had a passion for supporting, motivating and educating and over that past decade had built a fully functional and self-sustaining charity operating across the region. Lisa has sourced funding and support from a range of local businesses and national funding organisations alongside recruiting an engaging team of delivery tutors, supporters and volunteers who inspire and motivate learners. Lisa won a women in business award in 2018 for her commitment and passion to improving the experiences and education of thousands of youngsters across the city.

Lisa has learnt a variety of entrepreneurial skills through simply ‘being brave’ and taking risks but most importantly puts her success down to building strong relationships with partners and having a passion for what she does.

Outside of work Lisa is mum to 3 footballing boys. She also enjoys a good musical and travelling