Debra Denker

Bio: Debra has been a journalist and feature writer since the late 70's, appearing in numerous publications ranging from the Los Angeles Times, The Guardian (UK), Central Asian Survey, and New Mexico magazine, to local and special interest publications. Debra Denker is the author of Sisters on the Bridge of Fire: One Woman's Journeys in India, Pakistan and Afghanistan (Burning Gate Press, 1993; Schaffner Press 2002), and of the June, 1985 National Geographic story "Along Afghanistan's War-torn Frontier," illustrated by Steve McCurry's now-famous photograph of the Afghan girl. Her work has ranged from political and social documentary to work on alternative architecture, sustainable living, and many aspects of energy healing. She is also a healer, photographer, and film-maker. She is currently the founder and director of the Global Diversity Film Project of the non-profit SkySpirit Foundation, which has made films on Tibet, South Africa, and local issues. Her latest film is Community Garden, which shows the common ground between gardens in Santa Fe, where she now resides, and South Africa.