The Activist & Artist in Residence program at Kripalu

In April 2026 I was selected to participate in Kripalu’s Activist and Artist in Residence program, a retreat dedicated to rest, reflection and holistic self-renewal. This recognition affirms my enduring commitment to teaching and practicing creative writing as a tool for personal transformation and social justice activism. During my stay I focused on the final chapters of my memoir, Ghost Stories: Writing to Heal, while immersing myself in the restorative atmosphere of Kripalu.