Ingrid Green Adams is a retired intelligence research specialist formerly employed with the Department of Homeland Security. She is the owner of Green's Consulting Company, specializing in motivational speaking and consultation. She has appeared as a guest speaker for over twenty-six years on the campus of several college and universities. Ms. Adams is a member of the Southern Christian Writer's Guild in Mandeville, Louisiana, as well as Poets Alive writing group of St. Tammany Parish, also in the state of Louisiana. Having a passion for the written Word, Ms. Adams has published nine books of inspirational poetry. She also works as an instructor, teaching various writing classes. She holds an honorary appointment to the Professional Women's Advisory Board. In her spare time, Ms. Adams enjoys working with children as a youth Bible teacher, mentor, and tutor. She sponsors several essay contests through her church and local schools. Her hobbies include writing, reading, dancing, singing, and stamp-and-coin collecting.