Dr. Latanya Renelle Washington Walker (pen name Charis Monet Lazette) was born on May 3, 1974 to Mr. And Mrs. Alonzo Washington, Jr. and Charon Washington. She currently serves as the Director of A...view moreDr. Latanya Renelle Washington Walker (pen name Charis Monet Lazette) was born on May 3, 1974 to Mr. And Mrs. Alonzo Washington, Jr. and Charon Washington. She currently serves as the Director of Applied Research and Program Evaluation for a large urban school district in Texas. She has a Ph.D. from the University of North Texas in Educational Research and Student Support Services, a Master’s degree in Nonprofit Administration and Fundraising and Development from Louisiana State University, and degrees in Biology and Chemistry from Xavier University in Louisiana.Dr. Washington Walker is married to Mr. Ken Walker and together they have four sons, Quinten, Bryant, Caleb, and Joshua. She is most proud of her achievement in raising her sons and maintaining a healthy marriage. Other achievements include completing a post doctoral fellowship at Harvard University’s School of Education, the establishment of her private consulting business, and the completion of her first novel.view less