Javier Cervantes (Javi) serves as the Executive Director of The Diatribe Inc., where he provides strategic leadership for the organization’s mission, programs, and long-term sustainability. In this role, he oversees…

Hana is passionate about serving underserved communities. With over 10 years of nonprofit leadership experience, she is excited to join the Diatribe team in support of the phenomenal mission. In…

J-Lin Tamminga is a bilingual educator, consultant, and The Diatribe’s Leader of Educational Programming. She holds a masters degree in Bilingual Curriculum and Instruction, and is passionate about equitable education…

A wanderer, wonderer, and writer; Derek enjoys taking large bites of life and breaking them down into digestible syllables. Holding ordinations in theology, licensing in psychology, and a passion for…

Passionate Poet found her love for poetry in elementary school winning her first poetry contest with a poem she wrote for her mother. Over the years she has  continued to write…

Meg Johnson is a multidisciplinary artist, passionate educator, and poet whose personal work explores themes of personal narrative, mental health, social justice, and other themes of activism. Meg was born…

Khalilah (Poet Kym Truth) uses poetry to inspire others to see their greatness and as an outlet to bring awareness. A mental health ambassador, doula, and co-founder of SPEAK Sexual…

Caleb “The Negro Artist” Rainey is an author, performer, and producer. His debut book, Look, Black Boy, was awarded first prize in the North Street Book Prize, and his second…