Jackie Parker is a writer and teacher of meditation. An award-winning poet, she is the author of the best-selling book for young adults Love Letters to My Fans and other works. She leads transformational workshops using meditation and writing as vehicles for healing, well-being, and community. She has designed and led classes for the UCLA Arts and Healing program and for schools and counseling centers, community gatherings, at-risk adolescents, and others. She lives in Los Angeles.