Meet Dr. Lisa Green-Derry
Who is Dr. Lisa?
Dr. Lisa is a leader, healer, and storyteller whose work is rooted in the belief that every person’s story has the power to transform, heal, and inspire. With a deep commitment to helping others reclaim their voices, she guides individuals and communities in turning pain into purpose and hope.
Her approach is built on four guiding principles: transforming trauma into growth, finding healing through connection, fostering authentic spirituality rooted in culture and liberatory theology, and keeping hope at the center of all things. Through these values, Dr. Lisa creates spaces where people feel safe to share their truth, embrace their journeys, and step boldly into lives of authenticity and resilience.
Known for her compassion and ability to connect across diverse backgrounds, Dr. Lisa inspires others not only to heal but also to thrive. Her work continues to empower individuals to write new narratives, build meaningful connections, and live with purpose, resilience, and hope.
My Story
Dr. Lisa Green-Derry refers to herself as NOLA BRAR (“pronounced bruh”)—New Orleans Born, Raised, and Returned. Her ways of being in the world are shaped by her parents, siblings, and the extended Seventh Ward village where she was raised. She is a proud New Orleanian, “from clans and cousins, pralines and parades, gumbo and greens, trials and testimonies, yard parties and ya momma an’ ‘em, love and laughter!”
The love—and sometimes tough lessons—of her Seventh Ward village continues to guide her as she reflects on and shares her journey: from teenage wife, mom, and student to medical laboratory scientist, science educator, and published author.
Lisa is blessed to be called “Wife” by her strongest supporter and caring critic, Horace Derry. She is also the proud mother of three, their spouses, and “MiMi” to six beautifully brilliant grandchildren.
