I am a queer poet, writer, and instructional design graduate student with a passion for accessibility and inclusive storytelling. My undergraduate focus was creative writing: poetry, and I now aim to blend creative expression with a career in educational publishing and design, where I advocate for neurodiverse learners and underrepresented voices. My writing primarily explores the themes of identity, connection, and resilience. I reflect on my experience as a gay man and my love for language as a tool for empathy. Outside of writing, I actively practice exploration and storytelling through photography as a way to capture moments along my travels that inspire me. By joining this guild, I'm hoping to connect with fellow writers/poets, attend events as able, and reconnect with and grow in the craft of writing.