I’m a writer, editor, educator and award-winning spoken word artist who has been performing and publishing for over 25 years. As an educator, I’ve worked with students in a variety of settings – from public schools to women’s shelters to universities. As a workshop facilitator I try to remind students, that when they share their truth on stage, they’re not just representing themselves, but speaking up for all the voiceless people who may feel the same way, have the same experience but don’t have the courage or opportunity to share their perspective with the world. We when we speak up for ourselves, we speak up for others.