Wanda Lou Willis is a folklore historian who specializes in Hoosier folktales and historic research. She is a feature writer for the Indianapolis Star's "Seniority Counts" Section and regularly appears on WXIN-TV's early-morning show.
She has taught folklore for thirteen years through the continuing-education division of Indiana University - Perdue University Indianapolis and OASIS. A popular folklore presenter at schools, universities, libraries and historical societies, Willis has received recognition from National Geographic Magazine and the Smithsonian Institution.