Lisa Helen Grocott

Professor Lisa Helen Grocott is a Co-Director of Monash University's WonderLab and Honorary Professor of Play at Denmark's DSKD. Her work focuses on co-design methodologies for transformative social impact, blending neurodivergent perspectives with Indigenous knowledges. She holds leadership roles including former Dean of Academic Initiatives at Parsons NYC and Head of Design at Monash.

• Education: PhD/Masters in Design Research & Fine Arts from RMIT University; Bachelors in Design and American Studies from University of Canterbury
• Research emphasizes 'play-based encounters' to shift social norms, with $4M+ funding from global bodies like ARC and Wellcome Foundation
• Key projects include The Tomorrow Party (policy innovation tool) and Playing Transitions (immigrant integration)

Her Design for Transformative Learning book explores memory-making through design. Current projects span policy design for AI in public spaces and reparative literacy practices. Awards include multiple Good Design Awards recognizing her social impact work.

Grocutt's grants total over AUD$4 million, with collaborations in Australia, Denmark, USA, and UK. She leads interdisciplinary teams in education, health, and climate advocacy through creative partnerships like Learning Creates Australia.