As a true lover of poetry, the written word and performance art, the apprenticeship to my artistic crafts have led me around the world and deep within the line of every poem I write. As a stage performer, poet, educator and creative mentor, I believe in the power of that gentle early sprouting of inspiration that leads to masterful work. Dedication to craft, inspired by the work of those around me, is the life blood of what motivates my impulse to support those on the leading edge of their art form.