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FACILITATOR ORGANIZER CURATOR CULTURAL WORKER POET

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let’s turn intention TO impact.

I partner with individuals, organizations and communities to create transformative spaces for learning, healing and justice.

Whether you are launching a program, building connection or deepening your personal creative practice; I’m here to help you make it meaningful, transformative, and real.

Work with me and bring clarity, strategy, and soul to all the spaces you want to cultivate.

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who I work with

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    ORGANIZATIONS

  • Group of people standing in a circle, holding strings in a team-building activity inside a bright, industrial-style room with large windows and exposed ceiling beams.

    COMMUNITIES

  • A man wearing a black cap, white shirt, and floral pants standing next to a woman in a black dress, both smiling at the camera inside a brightly lit venue with curved walls and purple lighting.

    INDIVIDUALS

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services

    • Transformative Justice & Healing Workshops

    • Creative Writing & Poetry Workshops

    • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Arts Integration

    • Cultural Competency & Anti-Racist Training

    • Leadership & Youth Engagement Workshops

    Ideal for: Schools, corporate teams, writing groups, healing circles, conferences.

  • I offer custom creative work that centers voice, vision, and cultural narrative.  Blending artistry with intentionality I’ll elevate your event, campaign, or special community moment.

    • Poetry Commission & Features

    • Keynote Speaker

    • Creative Direction

    • Graphic Design

    Ideal for: Events, publications, campaigns, collaborations, and commemorative projects seeking artistic depth and cultural resonance.

  • I host and curate memorable experiences. Planning a literary salon, a block party, panel discussion, or cultural showcase?

    I’ll handle creative direction, artist coordination, and facilitation to ensure every aspect is full of energy and impact.

    Ideal for: Cultural institutions, grassroots movements, nonprofits, brands hosting community-centered events.

  • I develop arts-integrated, equity-centered programs that honor the voices of those they serve.

    Youth/ Community Focused Program Design & Strategy

    Nonprofit Program Audits & Launch Support

    Curriculum Writing & Design

    Ideal for: Youth orgs, educational institutions, community centers, nonprofits launching new initiatives.

  • I work with organizations seeking to strengthen their operational agility, offering support in grant writing, volunteer management, and workflow design and more.

    Infrastructure & Workflow Optimization

    Development

    People Organization

    Ideal for: Small to mid-size nonprofits, emerging initiatives, BIPOC-led organizations.

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what the people are saying…

  • You are a master of your craft and a really amazing leader. Thank you.

    Christian Neal

  • I appreciate your workshop so much I told my mother and was able to carry some of what I learned into our family dynamics.

    Aisha K.

  • X’s clear, culturally responsive instruction helped students feel comfortable and curious ... I am in awe of the impact X had on the students in such a limited time ~ a clear testament to their commitment and creativity as an educator."

    Solaris J. Capehart

  • “I was inspired by not only the pieces but the way you created and fostered such a healing and naturally joyous space. I felt incredibly safe and I made genuine connections. "

    Community Member

  • X is easy to work with and has a plethora of impactful poetry, and workshops to offer…there are many of us who would love to hear X speak at an event for our college again!

    Chris J. Schlarb, M.A.

Let's Talk!

Let's Talk!

Ready to bring your idea to life? Let’s talk through the details and possibilities. I’m here to listen strategize and co-create.

Let's Talk!
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