Full Name
Lisa Koenecke
Speaker Bio
As an experienced and energetic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) professional speaker and facilitator, Koenecke specializes in counteracting unconscious bias and LGBTQ+ inclusion in business. Her impact is amplified through strengthening each person’s allyship. With a demonstrated history of working in secondary education and a passion toward community and social services, she is an expert in counseling, crisis intervention, educational leadership, and program development.

After receiving her Diversity & Inclusion certification from Cornell University, Koenecke launched her Inclusion Ally business. Being an expert in LGBTQ+ issues has enabled her to present in 20 states and keynote numerous school counseling conferences. She also holds an Inclusion Institute Certified Diversity Practitioner certification (IICDP).
Koenecke’s speaking style can best be described as dynamic, energetic, and interactive. After 12 years of being a middle school counselor, she is now an adjunct instructor at Lakeland University training the next generation of school counselors.