Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young (MFA, Hollins) is a writer, speaker, podcaster, and journalist. She frequently speaks at churches and retreats and is the author of several Bible studies and devotionals, including Create in Me a Heart of Mercy, Breathing Through Grief, 100 Days of Strength in Any Struggle, and Walk, Run, Soar. Her award-winning children's books include Cora Cooks Pancit, Chasing God's Glory, and Kailani's Gift. A remarried widow, self-described foodie, and avid runner, Dorina lives in Southern California with her husband Shawn and three daughters.