As a BIPOC veteran, poet, photographer and advocate, I believe in the transformative power of education to bridge communities, elevate marginalized voices, and inspire social change. My writing explores themes of resilience, cultural identity, and healing, drawing from my experiences in the U.S. Navy and my deep connection to the Front Range communities.
I hold an MFA in Creative Writing from Naropa University (2024) with a focus on poetry, where I explored the intersection of Erasure Poetry, Epigenetics, Supreme Court Decisions, and Mystical Realism.
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The Work
Awards & Recognitions
2025 Lit Fest Veterans Writing Award, Lighthouse Writers Workshop
"With formal dexterity and linguistic vigor, the author mashes together images of the world with the imprint that experience leaves on both body and mind. The writing feels chaotic, intentionally so, but harnesses a controlled momentum that forces the reader to sit still and reckon with the irreconcilable. This is writing to which I will return." - Benjamin Hertwig
Best in Show: Eastern Colorado VA Creative Art Festival (2024-2025)
First Place Awards: Poetry and Essay Categories, Eastern Colorado VA Creative Art Festival (2023-2025)