As an educator, Lisa has served on many committees at both the regional and provincial levels to implement and advance French Immersion education opportunities.

In addition to her work as an advocate for bilingual education in Manitoba, Lisa has also served on the teacher-advisory committee for the Canadian Museum for Human Rights to help design and implement educational programming for Manitoba students.

As an educator of 15 years and an active member of her community, Lisa has witnessed first-hand how government spending cuts have impacted the people in Portage—Lisgar. If elected, Tessier will advocate for the people of Portage—Lisgar in order to ensure a better standard of living for all.