Our Team
Sarah Kay
Sarah Kay is a writer, performer, and educator from New York City, who is known for sharing poetry on stages and in classrooms around the world. She has been a Hedgebrook Artist in Residence, a Serenbe Artist in Residence, a Kundiman Fellow, and a New Arizona Fellow with New America. Sarah holds a Masters Degree in The Art of Teaching from Brown University, and is the author of four books of poetry: No Matter the Wreckage, B, The Type, and All Our Wild Wonder.
Phil Kaye
Phil Kaye is a Japanese-American poet who has taught and performed for thousands of students in nineteen countries. His work has been viewed millions of times online and featured in outlets ranging from PBS to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). Phil was invited to perform alongside His Holiness, The Dalai Lama for the occasion of his 80th birthday. He is a former teacher of weekly workshops in maximum security prisons and head coordinator of SPACE, a prison arts program. Phil is a National Poetry Slam finalist, and his book, Date & Time, was published in 2018 by Button Poetry and was an Amazon best seller.
Adam Falkner
Adam Falkner is an award-winning poet and educator. He has held teaching appointments at Columbia University, Vassar College, and The Public Theater. His writing has appeared in a range of print and media spaces including HBO, NBC, NPR, The New York Times, and The Guardian. Adam was a featured performer at President Obama’s Grassroots Ball at the 2009 Presidential Inauguration. A former New York City public school teacher, Adam now holds a PhD in English & Education from Columbia University. He is the author of The Willies, winner of the 2021 Midwestern Independent Book Award and a 2021 Foreword Reviews Gold Medal.
Staff
Kara Guy
Kara Guy is a Executive Program Manager for Project VOICE, overseeing all planning, booking and communications for the organization.
Hailing originally from Iowa, Kara lived in New York City for 13 years and while there, met her husband. They now reside in Los Angeles and have two small children and a senior pup. Kara is also a professional musical actress with a background in events, marketing, and logistics. She is always ready to see a hockey game.
