Lisa Shen
Youth Poet Laureate @City of Mississauga
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WORK HISTORY
Youth Poet Laureate @City of Mississauga
Mississauga, ON, CA
The City of Mississauga Youth Poet Laureate is an honorary position aimed at elevating poetry and the literary arts across the city. I am serving a 2-year term from April 20••••25, during which I will be hosting spoken word events through Sauga Poetry, teaching courses, visiting high school classrooms, and connecting 1-on-1 with youth.My laureate activities to date include- Giving an inaugural reading to City Council- Co-organizing the 2023 Mississauga Poetry Slam with outgoing laureate Qurat Dar- Judging the 2023 Mississauga Library Poetry Contest (Teen Category)- Reading at the 2023 Canada Day ceremony at Celebration Square- Hosting a session of Amphitheatre Unplugged- Filming a poem for the 25th Anniversary of the Paramount Fine Foods Centre- Running a poetry workshop with the Art Gallery of Mississauga
EDUCATION
McMaster University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Honours Molecular Biology and Genetics
ABOUT LISA SHEN
I\'m a writer and spoken word artist, and the 20••••25 Youth Poet Laureate of the City of Mississauga. My achievements include placing second in the country at the 2023 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam. I was the winner of the May 2020 Open Drawer Poetry Contest. My work has appeared on CBC Radio, TEDx, Pride Toronto, and more. As a passionate teacher with 500+ hours of experience, I am dedicated to uplifting spoken word across the Greater Toronto Area. I am the Director of Sauga Poetry, Mississauga’s hub for spoken word events, and often lead workshops with high schools and community arts organizations. I also hold a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Genetics from McMaster University. I\'m interested in applying my literature review skills to explore the intersection between research and creative writing.
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