Lisa Bennett

Lisa M. Bennett is a transformation specialist, international speaker, and award-winning author who co-founded the Greatness of Gary campaign to celebrate the city’s resilience and brilliance. Through her leadership, strategic partnerships, and ability to rally resources, she continues to amplify the stories and spirit of the people who make Gary great.

6 articles published

Science Voices

Frank Borman: A Commander Who Brought Earth Into View

Born in Gary, Indiana, on March 14, 1928, Frank Borman embodied the city’s legacy of courage, precision, and perseverance. The same steel-town resilience that shaped generations of innovators also forged the man who would command one of NASA’s most daring missions. A career Air Force officer beginning in 1950, Borman served as a fighter pilot,…

ByLisa BennettApril 23, 20250Comments

Sports Voices

Ron Kittle: The Steelworker Who Hit It Out of the Park

Creating an own business today is much easier than you may suppose.

ByLisa BennettMarch 28, 20250Comments

Government & Policy Voices

Katie Hall: The Woman Who Made Martin Luther King Jr. Day a Reality

In this article, we have collected the best video ad tips for successful promotion.

ByLisa BennettMarch 26, 20250Comments

Education Voices

Teaching Beyond the Classroom: Frankie Woods McCullough’s Life of Impact

F rankie Woods-McCullough devoted her life to the betterment of Gary, Indiana. A trailblazer in education and civic leadership, she broke barriers as one of the first Black women to hold public office in the city and set a precedent for servant leadership rooted in faith, perseverance, and community pride. Born and raised in Gary,…

ByLisa BennettMarch 21, 20250Comments

Health & Wellness Voices

Dr. Walter E. McDonald: A Healing Legacy Forged in Service

L ong before he wore a surgeon’s coat, Walter E. McDonald wore a Navy uniform and carried his saxophone. Those early images—an artist in spirit, a soldier in service—reveal a man shaped by both rhythm and rigor. Like many young men from Gary, Indiana, McDonald’s journey began in the shadow of the steel mills but…

ByLisa BennettMarch 18, 20250Comments

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