Recognized for his use of language, accuracy, and balanced presentation, K. Lee Lerner's portfolio covering science and global issues includes two RUSA Book and Media Awards, two Outstanding Academic Titles, and two global circumnavigations.
Lerner's experience, stories, and photos span every continent. His work as an author, editor, and advisor is widely read. His Academia site consistently ranks among those most frequently accessed by students, scholars, and decision makers from around the world.
Holding degrees in science, education, and journalism, including a master's degree and academic honors from Harvard, Lerner is a member of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest all-discipline academic honor society. Postgraduate programs in crisis leadership and emergency response at Harvard's Kennedy School and Harvard School of Public Health, as well as broad experience working in challenging environments, add expertise to his writing on issues related to public health, science, intelligence, terrorism, and disasters.
Still serving as a commissioning editor, Lerner's company, LMG (lernermediaglobal.co.uk), has earned an internationally established reputation for excellence in the creation and management of science and factual content for award-winning books, film, and digital media platforms. His personal portfolio includes books across a range of science-related topics. He also served as the lead contributing editor for the Encyclopedia of Espionage, Intelligence and Security as well as books specifically focused on terrorism and extremist groups. Since 2003, he has served on the Board of Advisors for the venerable American Men and Women of Science.
He is a member of the National Press Club in Washington, and Harvard Club of Boston.
Photo : K. Lee Lerner. National Press Club, Washington D.C. June 2015. ©LMG All Rights Reserved.