About the Author

Dale Hanson Bourke is an award-winning writer, editor, business owner, and foundation president who has served on the boards of several international development organizations, including World Vision, Opportunity International, MAP International, International Justice Mission, and others. She is the author of 12 books, including the upcoming “Strong Girls, Strong World” (available 10/23). She has also written “Embracing Your Second Calling” and The Skeptic’s Guide series.

Having traveled to 62 countries, she has written about the people she met and the issues they face for a variety of national and international publications.

A graduate of Wheaton College (IL) with an MBA from the University of Maryland, she has also served as president of the CIDRZ Foundation, SVP at World Relief, and publisher of Religion News Service, and has been a syndicated columnist.

She and her husband are the parents of two grown sons and have two grandchildren. They live in Annapolis, MD.