Chrishaunda Lee Perez

Chrishaunda Lee Perez is a writer, producer, and orator best known for her popular debut novel, “We Come as Girls, We Leave as Women”, about high school senior girls overcoming personal challenges as they head towards graduation, released in fall 2018. The book has been praised by Paula Wallace, founder and president of the Savannah College of Art and Design, and endorsed by Oprah Winfrey.

Ms. Perez is also known for her work as co-writer and co-producer of the acclaimed science fiction/magical realism short film, “The Forever Tree”(2017), and memoir of miracles, "Share The Dream: Building Noah's Ark One Prayer at a Time” (2018). Ms. Perez earned her start in entertainment first serving as a fashion publicist for several years, then in front of camera corresponding on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" in 2004, and later on "Entertainment Tonight" in 2005. A long-time animal advocate, Chrishaunda co-hosted the show, "Animal Attractions" for PBS in 2007. Chrishaunda Lee Perez is a graduate of Miss Porter's School and Wesleyan University.