LISA SCHYCK ~ EXECUTIVE EDITOR IN CHIEF

Lisa Schyck brings over 20 years of experience in Human Resources and Organizational Development. Her professional background includes work with some of Detroit’s most prestigious multinational automotive, technical, and engineering companies. She holds a Master’s degree in Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Development. She also studied at The Interior Design Institute and OTIS College of Art and Design in Los Angeles.

The COVID-19 pandemic, along with her move to the desert in 2020, inspired Lisa to launch her own publishing company, The Joshua Tree Dream. Through it, she created Glimpses of the Joshua Tree Dream, a coffee-table book series showcasing creatives and authentic desert living—homes and lifestyles. A portion of the proceeds from the Glimpses of the Joshua Tree Dream will be gifted back to the community to support people and organizations throughout the High Desert.

Through this journey, Lisa saw an opportunity to create an art and culture magazine specifically dedicated to High Desert life. She partnered with co-founder Carlos Reyes—designer and proprietor of ARTFX in Old Town Yucca Valley—and together they began the journey of creating a magical publication.

Lisa considers herself a lifelong student and has undertaken a deeply personal course of study in Judaic Studies, including Chassidic and mystical teachings. Her spiritual path has deepened her desire to touch as many lives as possible by helping those in need and uplifting her community.

In Hebrew, the expression is Tikkun Olam, meaning “to repair the world.” Lisa’s vision for Yucca Brevifolia Magazine is to support and uplift local economic development by spotlighting desert businesses, artists, musicians, social-impact organizations, and the people of the Morongo Basin.

“The deeds we do here are the name tags we wear in paradise.” — The Zohar