Lisa Beecroft is co-owner of Gabi & Jules Handmade Pies and Baked Goodness a bakery based in Port Moody with a second location in Burnaby. She also co-owns Caffe Divano with locations in Coquitlam and Port Moody. Lisa is a passionate advocate for creating accessible workplaces and is the past co-chair of the President’s Group which is a group of business leaders in BC who work closely with the provincial government to increase employment for individuals with disabilities.

Gabi & Jules is a proud inclusive employer with over 35% of their team members self-identifying as having a disability. Gabi & Jules has been recognized for their leadership in this area by BC Business: Business of Good Awards 2020 as well as the 2020 Small Business, UnTapped BC Workplace Inclusion Award.