Keila Cruz

A native Dominican poet based in Brooklyn, New York, Keila Cruz (she/her) is passionate about sharing the healing power of poetry with others. She is currently in her final year of studying creative writing and psychology at Hunter College, with plans to practice poetry therapy, teach, and flow with life's waters. Several of her works have been self-published on her social media and website platforms under the pen name Lazuli. Away from work, Keila enjoys basking in nature, thrift book shopping, and learning about anything and everything!