An Atlanta native, a former international model and CEO of Shelissa Organics, moved to Hawaii to start her family and while living on the island became inspired to write I WISH. Shelissa is a graduate of The University of Maryland and studied at Harvard University in Cambridge. Shelissa and her creations have appeared on television on shows such as The Today Show; The Ellen Show; NBC. Shelissa's work with charities has been featured in magazine and online in outlets including USA Today, Marine Spouse Magazine, The Knot, Huffington Post, AOL, InStyle, Shefinds.com, Parents Magazine, and Brides.com, among others. In the corporate space, Shelissa has worked with national brands such as Steer, Goldwell, Head Tennis, PGA Tour, and more. She resides in Washington, DC metropolitan area with her husband, retired Marine Colonel Gerry "Fancy" Kearney, their son and their two dogs. Havanese Badgley. Shelissa is a recipient of the “Finest Under 40” award for her dedication to philanthropic causes. After making a wish to the night sky, an apple and a pineapple find themselves in the most unlikely of places, a place they thought they wanted to be, only to discover that the grass is not always greener. A beautifully crafted story set on the islands of Hawaii, author Shelissa Kearney, and illustrator M.E. Kedzierski weave a tapestry of discovery for readers of all ages. “I Wish” is set on the islands of Hawaii and featuring some of the islands most endangered species.