MCKENNA LISA COLE has been a journalist, editor, policy researcher, fitness expert, singer/songwriter, classical pianist, sports enthusiast, and dog mom, among other things. Born in Bakersfield, California, McKenna earned an AA in speech communication from Bakersfield College, a BA in political science from the University of Washington, and an MA in political management from The George Washington University. She currently resides near Houston, Texas, where she is actively involved in the worship team and several other ministries at Faithbridge Church.