Education
Montessori Elementary Teacher Diploma. Prepared Montessorian Institute, Drop Out.
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing: Poetry. The University of North Carolina-Greensboro, 2022.
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. The George Washington University, 2016.
Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management. The George Washington University, 2016.
Herbalism Summer Apprenticeships with Beverly McFarland, 2009, 2010.
Master Gardener Certification. Albuquerque Area Extension, 2009.
Bachelor of Arts in English & Languages (German & Spanish). The University of New Mexico, 2007.
Certification in Diesel Mechanics. The Army National Guard, 2001.
Literary Community
Poetry Out Loud | Judge | N.C. | Spring 2021-present
Snapdragon: Journal of Art & Healing | Managing Editor | 2022
Snapdragon: Journal of Art & Healing | Poetry Editor | 2018-2021
Others Ink Creative Collective | Founder | N.C. | 2018-2021
TMI Open Mic Incubator | Founder | N.C. | 2018-2021
Poets on the Fringe | Founding Member | D.C. | 2010-2015
Blue Mesa Review | Poetry Review Board Member | N.M. | 2007
Past Performances
Scuppernong Books | MFA Thesis Reading | N.C.
Journal of Latina Critical Feminism | Issue Four Launch Party | Zoom
GSO Library | Hispanic Heritage Month | N.C.
ArtsGreensboro | Fundraiser Kickoff | N.C.
Triad Stage | Thyself Showcase | N.C.
GSO Library | Poetry in the Park | N.C.
Moji | Grand Opening event | N.C
Poets Lounge Series | #MeToo Video Project | N.C.
Artist Bloc | Creative Infusion | N.C.
Glenwood Branch Library | Poetry Reading | N.C.
Triad Stage | Poetry Café | N.C.