Lili Nealon was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and emigrated to the United States at age thirteen. She earned a degree in French from Marymount College and entered the banking world. She, was introduced to the world of foreign exchange, where she was given the nickname of "Diamond Lil." She was often quoted in the press, appeared on television and radio, wrote articles for financial publications and became well-known in her field. Shortly after September 11, 2001, she left the markets to join The American Bible Society as its CFO. In 2003, after the birth of her first grandchild, Albert, she