Lisa Tiger is a member of the Muscogee Nation and is of Creek, Seminole, and Cherokee descent.  She comes from a family of nationally acclaimed American Indian artists.   Lisa's father, Jerome Tiger, is known wherever there is Native American art.   Her uncle, Johnny Tiger Jr., is a nationally respected artist and her late brother, Chris, was also a very gifted and inspiring artist.  Her sister, Dana Tiger, is one of America's leading women artists, known for portraying the strength of Native American women and for her outspoken advocacy for the rights of women and minorities, especially Native Americans. Lisa has had many triumphs in her life, but also many tragedies.  Through it all, she has not only survived, but grown stronger in spirit and come to know her purpose in life. Lisa's own words can best describe her outlook and philosophy of life.  The following is a passage from Listen Up:  Voices from the Next Feminist Generation, a book in which Lisa tells her own story very eloquently:

"I am not yet what I am meant to be, but I am trying.   I still have dreams. I dream of reminding my people of just how beautiful they are.   Of seeing my niece grow up.  Of seeing an end to homophobia. Of all Indian tribes, as proud and sovereign nations, forming an alliance to preserve the health, history, and culture of each and every Native American.  I dream of living in a world where there is peace and respect among all races.  And I dream of growing old and wise.  I have a lot to live for, but I do not fear death because when it is time for me to go, I have a lot to go to."