Meredith Platt holds a Ph.D. in biopsychology from the City University of New York and graduated magna cum laude in psychology from Hunter College. A former research scientist, journalist, and proud marine supply shop owner, Meredith blends brainpower with heart and humor.She's written for The Washington Post, worked alongside Ben Hecht, and spent years studying minds and human resilience. But her most meaningful project? Bringing to life the story of her ancestor Matthew Mitchell carried through generations in a battered suitcase guarded by her wallstreet broker father.Now retired in New Jersey (with seaside escapes to Rhode Island), Meredith brings history alive with sharp insight, graceful storytelling, and an irresistible voice. With ESCAPE!, she revives not just a legacy but a living, breathing message of courage, faith, and survival.