Location
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
School
Wesleyan University, Harvard Divinity School, University of Massachusetts, Boston Graduate School of Education
Expertise
Native and organic gardening, Art and architecture, Green living
- At home on Cape Cod, Lisa and her husband, Peter, have created a timber frame paradise filled with local art and surrounded by native plantings. They've created art from found objects ranging from old chemistry models to theater lights to broken pottery.
- Lisa has a love for iPhone photography and taking pictures of gardens, architecture, and landscapes. Her photos have appeared in galleries and museums across Cape Cod and the South Coast of Massachusetts.
- She's deeply involved with choral singing, and particularly enjoys dressing in medieval garb as part of the Solstice Singers' revels-style concerts in Woods Hole, Massachusetts
Experience
As senior writer for The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Lisa discovered the fun of digging into science, creating interactive learning experiences, and crafting engaging exhibit labels. Soon, she was freelancing for nonprofits throughout the Philadelphia area and beyond, writing articles and books for hire. In 2006, with a son newly diagnosed with autism, Lisa penned twice-weekly blogs about autism-related topics for About.com, "Guide to Autism." This was her introduction to writing for the web, and over time, Lisa's role expanded to include serving as an expert contributor for Verywell Health, as well as covering home and gardening topics for U.S. News & World Report, Treehugger, and ConsumerAffairs.
Education
Lisa earned a bachelor's degree with honors in the humanities from Wesleyan University and a master's degree from Harvard Divinity School.
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