Lisa Dempster is the Director of the Emerging Writers’ Festival, responsible for delivering dynamic, diverse and accessible events to develop the skills and confidence of writers at all stages of their career.
She is also the Founding Director of EWFdigital, an innovative online programming stream for writers. In 2011 Lisa participated in The Australia Council for the Arts Emerging Leaders Development Program, and was shortlisted for the British Council Realise Your Dream Award for outstanding creative achievement.