Paul E. Nelson

About Paul E. Nelson

I\'m looking for support for my multi-decade Cascadia cultural inquiry which is manifesting in the Cascadia Poetics LAB, the Cascadia Poetry Festival, the Poetry Postcard Fest, the Kagean Ni writers retreat center, the Cascadian Prophets podcast, Watershed Press and other initiatives. I\'ve interviewed Allen Ginsberg, Wanda Coleman, Nate Mackey, Michael McClure & did the last interview with legendary poet Robin Blaser. Other timeless interviews with Jean Houston, Dr. Larry Dossey, Rupert Sheldrake and other authors, poets and activists. Specialties: communications, announcing/voice work, interviewing, computer skills, bioregionalism, concept development, copy writing, customer relations, direct marketing, editing, html, instruction, marketing, materials management, production, programming, project management, research, web site production, workshops, writing and managing websites.

Experience

1. Founding Executive Director

   Cascadia Poetics Lab

   Mar 2012 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Founding Director of a bioregional poetry festival that has evolved into an international event which gathers writers, artists, scientists and activists to collaborate, discover and foster deeper connection between all inhabitants and the place itself. Over four days the fest serves as cultural bioregional investigation and features Academic, Democratic and Performance components, late night readings, a Small Press Fair and several workshops.

Education

• Lesley University

  M.A

  2004 — 2007

• Lane Tech

  High School Diploma

  1974 — 1978

• Columbia College

  B.A

  1980 — 1983