Lisa E. Overton Calvert has been reading since she was three and began writing with crayons. She has been both a ward and a guest of the state. She credits her Higher Power for her long-term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. She loves Maria and Larissa. Lisa is very grateful for all the God-sent people who have honored her with love, support and encouragement. She is an advocate for drug policy and criminal justice reform, and has served on the Board of Directors of A New PATH (Parents for Addiction Treatment and Healing). Born and raised in the Atlantic City, NJ area, Lisa now resides near Sacramento, CA.