Lizann Lightfoot is a Marine Corps spouse, mom of 5 kids, professional editor and published author. Her books are "Open When: Letters of Encouragement for Military Spouses (Military Family Books)," which provides inspiring letters for military spouses to open when they are facing common challenges of military life, and "Welcome to Rota," which includes all the information families need to know before moving to NS Rota, Spain.

Her two decades of military life have included seven deployments, six PCS moves, and three years overseas. Since 2016, she has been the voice behind the Seasoned Spouse blog and the author of hundreds of articles for military organizations. With an MBA and a BA in English Language/Literature, Lizann's passions are creating meaningful content, sharing stories, and building community.