We are delighted to announce the appointment of Lisa Smitherman as a trustee of 2makeit. Lisa is very well qualified and experienced in the field of criminal justice in the public sector and also with Catch22. She will provide valuable guidance to the governance of our charity at this most challenging time.

Lisa is an experienced senior manager with extensive knowledge of both public and private sectors. Following 22 years’ service with the National Offender Management Service, she successfully project managed, commissioned and opened on time and on budget, HMP/YOI Isis in South East London as the first Governing Governor. She also served as the Deputy Governor at HMP Holloway.

She is currently the Director of Justice at Catch22, a national charity and social business that designs and delivers services which build resilience and aspiration in people and communities. Lisa thrives in an operational and development capacity and is passionate about implementing innovative approaches through service and pathway design to deliver better outcomes for those in need of support. She joined the 2makeit Board of Trustees in April 2021.