Indigenous Chicana Poet, Educator & Teaching Artist

Poetry, teaching, ceremony, and cultural work have shaped the way I move through the world. Whether I’m teaching, writing, or facilitating workshops, I create spaces where people can reconnect with history, broaden their understanding of the world, and imagine new possibilities for themselves and their communities.

I founded The Ancestral Teachings Institute®, a community-centered initiative dedicated to expanding access to Indigenous knowledge through education, the healing arts, and creative expression.

This fall marks the release of my debut poetry collection, My God is Brown. I’ll be traveling throughout California to share the collection through readings, community conversations, and literary gatherings, with more stops to come.

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