Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young (MFA, Hollins) is a speaker, teacher, podcaster, and journalist. As the author of several Bible studies and devotionals including Redeemer: God's Lovingkindness in the Book of Ruth and Breathing Through Grief, Dorina frequently speaks at churches and retreats. She is also president of the Redbud Writers Guild and the author of several children’s books, including Cora Cooks Pancit and Chasing God’s Glory. Dorina lives in Central California with her husband Shawn and three daughters, where she loves to run on trails and go on foodie adventures.