I have a Master of Fine Arts in Poetry from Chicago State University, a Bachelor of Science in English from Northern Kentucky University, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technology from Southern New Hampshire University. I work as an editor, teaching artist, and game designer and am interested in the ways these disciplines intersect toward my primary interest: community outreach, creating platforms and safe places of discussion for under-represented voices, and the advocacy of civil liberties for people of color, women, the queer community, people with disabilities, and other minority groups. I am a poet, game designer, essayist, and editor with experience in technical as well as creative writing. I have extensive speaking and performance experience throughout the Appalachian region with the Affrilachian Poets. In terms of teaching, my previous experience surrounds teaching teenagers in poetry, literature, and game design (analogue and digital, with special emphasis on procedural rhetoric). I am very interested in representation and creating spaces for under-served voices in the classroom, in the world of publishing, and in my own art.My poetry tends to surround identity, love, topics surrounding science fiction/science/mythology, and ekphrastic work. My games include those topics and include teaching goals and STEM instruction.I am an Affrilachian poet and Cave Canem fellow. I am available for readings and workshops, and am interested in collaborations.More info at: www.keithswilson.com