Lisa Kervin AM is Professor in Early Childhood at Monash University. Lisa has been researching in literacy education, play theory and digital technologies using qualitative and mixed methods for over 20 years. Lisa served as the NSW Director for ALEA from 2009-2015 and was the recipient of the 2016 ALEA Medal. In 2024 Lisa became a Member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her research in early childhood and digital literacies.