Lisa Hanke
About Lisa Hanke
Lisa Hanke serves as the Senior Director of Global Government Affairs at Enerkem, a position she has held since 2019. With a background in public relations and extensive experience in communications and public affairs, she has worked in various roles within the Canadian government and private sector.
Work at Enerkem
Lisa Hanke has been serving as the Senior Director of Global Government Affairs at Enerkem since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for managing government relations and advocacy efforts to support the company’s initiatives in sustainable energy and waste-to-biofuels technology. Her tenure at Enerkem has spanned over five years, during which she has contributed to the company’s strategic objectives in the Ottawa, Canada Area.
Education and Expertise
Lisa Hanke studied Public Relations at Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology. She also attended Valdosta State University, where she furthered her education in Public Relations. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in communication strategies and public engagement, which are essential in her role in government affairs.
Background
Before joining Enerkem, Lisa Hanke held various positions in communications and public affairs. She worked as a Communications Officer at Human Resources Development Canada for one year from 2001 to 2002. Subsequently, she served as a Senior Communications Specialist at AECL for four months in 2013. Additionally, she was the Public Affairs Manager at Iogen Corporation from 2007 to 2013, where she spent six years enhancing the company’s public relations efforts.
Career Progression
Lisa Hanke's career in government affairs and communications has evolved significantly over the years. After her initial role at Human Resources Development Canada, she transitioned to Iogen Corporation, where she spent six years as Public Affairs Manager. Following this, she briefly worked at AECL before joining Enerkem in 2013 as Director of Government Affairs, a position she has held for over eleven years.