Author Elaine Edwards
Elaine Edwards is a retired U.S. Army Colonel and a former National Park Service Ranger. She is a longtime volunteer docent at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum.
Elaine holds a PhD in Public Policy from Walden University, an MA in International Relations from the University of Southern California, a master's in Strategic Studies (MSS) from the U.S. Army War College, and a BA in Journalism from Central Michigan University. Elaine lives in Atlanta with her multi-generational family.
Foreword Author: Ambassador Andrew Young
Ambassador Andrew J. Young is an internationally respected civil rights leader, diplomat, and champion of human dignity whose life has been dedicated to justice, equality, and the preservation of history. A close associate of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., he played a pivotal role in the American Civil Rights Movement before serving as a United States Congressman, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, and Mayor of Atlanta.
Throughout his distinguished career, Ambassador Young has emphasized the power of ordinary people to shape history through courage, perseverance, and collective action. His lifelong commitment to ensuring that overlooked voices are heard aligns closely with the mission of Lift Every Voice by Elaine Edwards.
In his foreword to Lift Every Voice, Ambassador Young lends his distinguished voice to a work dedicated to preserving personal histories and honoring the experiences of those whose contributions might otherwise be forgotten. His involvement underscores the importance of storytelling in connecting generations, illuminating the past, and inspiring the future.