Founder of Shelissa Organics Shelissa Kearney, a pioneer in the organic skincare industry, celebrates 25 years of Shelissa Organics! They say necessity is the mother of invention and it couldn't be truer for this former international model, turned entrepreneur and children's book author. In 1999 and using her own seed money she created Shelissa Organics. Championed by the founder and creator of Burt's Bees, Shelissa developed an evergreen formula that is used to formulate the lip balms to this day. Born in Georgia and later moving to Hawaii, Shelissa's experiences in nature helped nurture her love of eco friendly skincare.

Shelissa is the author of the well-received I Wish book written for kids demonstrating the importance of blooming where you're planted.