BIO
Alyea Pierce is an Afro-Caribbean National Geographic Explorer, poet, and educator. Pierce has performed her spoken word poetry internationally from the UK to South Africa, as well as at numerous TEDx events. Her work has been published online and in print, including the Guardian, New York Daily News, Caribbean Writer, and Autism Speaks to name a few. As an educator and Fulbright alumna, her mission is to help underrepresented students transform creative ideas into professional voices, empowering learners to be leaders within their own communities.