Lisa J Shannon Lisa J. Shannon is an American author, human rights activist, and speaker known for her work in the international women’s movement, including founding Run for Congo Women and co-founding Sister Somalia with Fartun Adan Abdisalan. 1 Book by Lisa J Shannon A Thousand SistersAdd to CartLisa J. Shannon is an American author, human rights activist, and speaker known for her work in the international women’s movement, including founding Run for Congo Women and co-founding Sister Somalia with Fartun Adan Abdisalan.