Joan Lunden is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, television host, and motivational speaker and the trusted voice in American homes for 50 years. For nearly two decades, Lunden greeted viewers each morning on Good Morning America, making her the longest-running female host on early morning television. Recognized as an icon in broadcast journalism, Lunden is an ardent health and senior advocate, has testified before the Food and Drug Administration for mandatory mammogram reporting and before the Congressional House Ways and Means Committee in support of expanding the Family and Medical Leave Act. She has also served as a visiting professor at Lehigh University’s College of Health, where she taught Population Health and the Media. Lunden has graced the covers of more than 60 magazines and 10 book covers. Her book, Why Did I Come into This Room: A Candid Conversation About Aging, became a New York Times bestseller. She is the author of 11 books. In June 2014, Lunden was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer. Ever the optimist, she turned her diagnosis into a mission to help others, becoming a powerful advocate for breast cancer awareness and chronicling her journey in her book, Had I Known: A Memoir of Survival. Lunden has served as national spokesperson for organizations including the American Heart Association, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, American Lung Association, American Red Cross, American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Colon Cancer Alliance. She continues to connect with audiences daily through her social media platforms and her website, JoanLunden.com