Shared original poems and reflections alongside Sho Baraka, John Mark McMillan, and others at a live arts gathering in Charlotte, North Carolina, hosted by Ekstasis and Gordon-Conwell.

Interviewed for John Blase’s Substack series, where two questions led to reflections on why poetry is not a retreat from reality, being pen pals with a Pulitzer Prize-winning author as a teen, and more.

Sat down with author and leadership consultant Ed Brenegar for a conversation about poetry, the pandemic, parenting, overcoming imposter syndrome, and more.

Shared original poems at the inaugural Oddkin Unite! Gala in Charlotte, North Carolina. The gathering included a shared meal, multidisciplinary art, and guided conversation focused on bridging divides and fostering connection across differences.

My poetry Instagram account was selected for Book Riot’s list of best poetry accounts to follow on the platform. Featured alongside a vibrant list of 15 poetry curators and poets sharing their work in digital spaces.

Commissioned by Kinship Plot through a grant from the Arts & Science Council to create and share three original poems at an intimate gathering featuring a shared meal, guided conversation, and engagement with the work and its themes.