Below is a brief sample of my creative and professional work.
Worked as a literary coordinator for Poets & Writers, Inc. Assisted with administering grants to writers.
Curator
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Curated and wrote the grant for the first ever programming track dedicated to Black/Brown writers at the Words & Music Festival.
Coordinator for building and preserving the legacy and education of Congo Square's online. Still in progress.
Taught classes. Serve as an advisor and mentor to the 2022-23 Breakthrough Residency.
Wrote "The Body Remembers" for the Tulane University Dept of Dance & Theatre. Poem was choreographed by faculty and presented by students. Watch here.
Commissioned Poetry for Health Equity
One of three poets asked to respond to Afro-Creole protest poetry of the 1860s. Won a Vindie award from SIBA.
Presented at The 80th Anniversary of Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God at Kansas University. Created and co-produced a short film.
Poems & Pink Ribbons
Breast Cancer Writing Workshop
Developed a writing workshop for Breast Cancer patients and their families. Partnered with Jazz musicians for a musical open mic.
Events, Media & PR
A member of the writing team for the halftime show during the NBA-All Star Game.
