Lisa Rajan
Lisa Rajan is a children's author and former politician. She has written 30 books in the Tara Binns and Dani Binns series published by Collins Publishing, and two other titles also published by HarperCollins.
Early life
Rajan lives in South London and studied at Imperial College. She has a BSc in biotechnology and an MSc in Science Communication.She has worked in scientific research, scientific publishing, medical copywriting and was a writer for the New Scientist. She was previously an elected member on Southwark Council.
Career
Politician
Between 2002 and 2016, Rajan was a Liberal Democrat councillor for Southwark London Borough Council, representing the ward of Surrey Docks.At the 2002 local election, Rajan was elected as a Liberal Democrat councillor for Southwark London Borough Council, representing the ward of Surrey Docks. During her time on the council, she served as a cabinet member for Environment and Transport and then Children's Services and Education.
On 24 May 2021, Rajan was made a Honorary Alderwoman of Southwark recognising her service to the council.