Avery Tracey Chair |
Avery is a First Nations poet and is on the Windsor Poetry Slam team. Originally writing French poetry and plays, she now writes in both English and French. She works in cultural coordination and aboriginal affairs for the French Catholic school board where she is able to share her love of slam poetry with students.
Avery's decision to be on the board came from her passion for slam and desire to keep Windsor Poetry Slam alive and to aid in its evolution. She comes to the board with extensive knowledge of the school system and how to integrate youth in the slam as well as a bilingual component to WPS. |
Kelly Jarrett Treasurer |
Kelly has been in the industry of crunching numbers for 10 years. Although new to the poetry community, her skills and experience are an asset to our team.
Kelly's decision to join the board came from an opportunity to diversify her portfolio, along with exposure to what Windsor really has to offer. |
Benny Alexander Secretary |
Benny has been writing since a very young age and has been performing his poetry in Ontario and Michigan for over 6 years. Benny Alexander is proud to boast that after 4 years of performing and competing he is now a current member of the 2018 Windsor Poetry Slam team! He is also the host of Toast Open Mic Poetry and is an advocate for art of all kinds in his community.
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Aryn Chaif Director, Arts & Social Media |
Aryn started attending the slam with a friend in 2015. Since then she has rarely missed a poetry night. In June of 2016, Aryn approached The Windsor Poetry Slam about photographing our events. This has helped us document our events while showcasing our local talent, and boosting The Windsor Poetry Slam's voice within our online Communities. |