Our Team

Love of Language, Story

Our books have more than just words . . . they have education with respect for the reader." - Deb Discenza, Executive Director

Michelle Burgess, M.A.

Michelle Burgess is a Preemie Mom and a Rare Disease Mom. She holds several degrees in Communications, Theology and more.

Deb Discenza, M.A. | Executive Director

Deb Discenza, MA is a mother to a 30-week special needs preemie, Founder of PreemieWorld Foundation and serves on boards and committees.

Jeffrey J. Lefko | Vice President

Jeff Lefko Books, an Imprint of United Writers Press, was founded by Jeffrey J. Lefko, who has combined a long-standing professional healthcare management career with a passion for writing engaging and thoughtful children’s stories.

Jenny Reyes McCormick

Jenny is the proud Mom to two boys, one a former micro-preemie. She is Editor in Chief at PreemieWorld and Operations Manager at Alliance for Black NICU Families. Jenny is our Latina who, in addition to contributing to our story creations, also translates them into Spanish

Jimmy Melton

Jimmy has pursued his entrepreneurial spirit through numerous healthcare and technology roles driving innovation and growth for the benefit of patients and customers. As a venture capitalist, he’s driven further in these areas and now also serves as an executive coach to help others achieve their goals and dreams. distribution, managing turnkey projects from idea to final delivery.

Vally M. Sharpe, M.A. | Publisher | United Writer's Press

Owner and Creative Director of United Writers Press since 2005, Vally M. Sharpe has worked with over 750 individuals and companies to produce quality publications for private, corporate, and commercial distribution, managing turnkey projects from idea to final delivery.