Chrishaunda Lee Perez

Storyteller and Creator

Chrishaunda Lee Perez is a writer and producer known for her work as cowriter and co-producer of the short film, “The Forever Tree”, and book, “Share The Dream: Building Noah’s Ark One Prayer at a Time”. Chrishaunda Lee earned her start in entertainment first serving as a fashion publicist, 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. Most recently, Chrishaunda Lee released her first novel, “We Come as Girls, We Leave as Women”, about high school senior girls overcoming personal challenges as they head towards graduation. This debut has been praised by Paula Wallace, founder and president of the Savannah College of Art and Design, and endorsed by Oprah Winfrey.

Conference Sessions

We Come as Girls We Leave as Women: Teens Speak their Truth about Leadership