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Organizations & Affiliations

Italian American Writer’s Association (IAWA)
Board Member (November 2025 — Present)

Jersey City Writers
Member (September 2024 – Present)

Poets House
Member (September 2025 – Present)

Bi+ Book Gang
Member (October 2024 – Present)

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Publications

What Sharp Teeth
Crying Heart Press, October 2025

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In the Media

February 8, 2021
9 New Jersey Poets to Read in 2021
By: JORDAN HUTCHINSON

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Teaching

April 2024 — PRESENT
TAROT CHURCH Monthly Class Program
Lead Educator

July 23, 2025
BI+ BOOK GANG : MYSTICAL POETICS CLASS
Lead Educator

July 23, 2025
FERAL SELF CARE COLLECTIVE: MAGICAL ANIMALS POETRY CLASS
Lead Educator

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Articles

May 23, 2025
Open Secrets Magazine
I’m A Professional Tarot Reader Who Thinks “Twin Flames” Need to Be Snuffed Out

December 19, 2023
The Rumpus
Coming of Age Into Fame: Ben Fama’s If I Close My Eyes

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Multimedia Poetry Installations

October 10, 2025
Jersey City Writers
Poetic Fortunes Immersive Poetry Installation

October 3–5, 2025
JCAST: Jersey City Art & Studio Tour
Water’s Soul Speaks Immersive Poetry Installation

July 13, 2025
New York City Poetry Fest
Poetic Fortunes Immersive Poetry Installation

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Performances

December 4, 2025
The Grantwood Poetry Reading Series
Featured Poet

November 22, 2025
JCAST Art Talks + Films + Worshops + Fundraiser
Featured Poet

September 19, 2025
Jersey City Poetry Festival
Featured Poet, ‘100 Words’ Ensemble

August 18, 2025
There’s A Lot To Unpack Here
Featured Poet

July 13, 2025
New York City Poetry Fest
Featured Poet, Representing JC Writers

March 29, 2025
Hudson County Poetry Festival
Featured Poet

December 15, 2025
There’s A Lot To Unpack Here
Featured Poet

October 26, 2025
DO NOT ENTER Hosted by JC Writers
Featured Poet

October 21, 2025
InspiredWordNYC Presents: The Poetry Hour
Featured Poet

May 30, 2024
Franklin Middle School Hamilton Street Campus Poetry Night
Featured Poet

May 14, 2024
Soul Showcase At Greenwood Cemetary
Featured Poet

April 11, 2024
Franklin High School Poet Laureate Launch Celebration
Featured Poet

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