Lisa Sharon Harper is a freelance writer, award-winning playwright, poet, public speaker and consultant who specializes in ethnic reconciliation and human rights. Former Director of Ethnic Reconciliation for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship--Southern California, Lisa earned an MA degree in Human Rights, with a concentration in Religion and The Media, from Columbia University in New York City. She also earned an MFA (Master of Fine Arts) degree in Playwriting from the University of Southern California.

Lisa is Executive Director of NY Faith and Justice, a fellowship of Christian churches, organizations and individuals dedicated to following Christ, uniting the church and ending poverty in New York through spiritual formation, education and direct advocacy.

Lisa attends All Angels Episcopal Church in NYC.