KATIE SCHELLER was born and raised in Racine, Wisconsin. After her fall from the corporate ladder and subsequent time in prison, she felt led to establish The Vivian Foundation, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the children of incarcerated parents. Her goal is to positively impact and improve the quality of life for each of the 2.7 million children who have a parent in prison. When Katie is not writing or managing The Vivian Foundation, she enjoys spending time with her family, especially her three children and grandchildren.