Lisa Marie Basile
Lisa Basile is a prolific writer, editor, community moderator, and advocate for foster care and chronic illness awareness. With extensive experience in health and wellness writing, Basile has contributed to various publications such as The New York Times, Self, HuffPost, and Healthline, among others. She specializes in topics such as self-care, intentional living, mental health, and chronic illness, and has authored two books on wellness practices.
Basile holds a Master's degree in writing from The New School and a Certification in Editing from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. She graduated from Pace University with a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature. Basile's work experience includes freelancing for publications and books, serving as a health writer for BodyLogicMD and Global Healthy Living Foundation's Creaky Joints, among other positions. She founded and served as the editor and creative director of Luna Luna Magazine, where she built a strong community of writers, artists, and creatives.
In addition, Basile has worked as a digital editor for Hearst Digital Media and as an assistant managing editor at Odyssey. She has spoken at various universities and colleges such as Columbia University, NYU, and Emerson College, and worked as a program assistant coordinator for PEN American Center's Prison Writing Program. Basile's expertise encompasses content creation, editing, community moderation, and public speaking.
