Lisa Novick Goldberg was born in Brooklyn and grew up in the Five Towns on Long Island. She raised her daughter, Maggie, in Ardsley, New York. Lisa received her bachelor’s degree from Vassar College and her master’s degree in international affairs from Columbia School of International and Public Affairs. She now lives in Coconut Grove, Florida, with her husband, Stan Blake.

Ms. Goldberg has been interviewed by The Daily Mail TV show, People.com and The Doctors tv show for her first book, The Apple and the Shady Tree. More information on her media accomplishments can be found on her website: LISANOVICKGOLDBERG.COM