Artists in Residence
Leela Srinivasan
January 17 - April 30, 2024
Leela Srinivasan is an Indian-American poet, researcher, and educator. Originally from the Jersey Shore, she received her BA in psychology and MA in communication from Stanford University, where she authored two theses: a collection of psychological poetry titled The Shame to Cure (2018), and a qualitative analysis of motivations behind digital media usage. In 2022, she received her MFA in creative writing at the Michener Center for Writers in Austin, Texas, authoring a poetry collection titled Being a Person: A Brief Unpleasant History as her thesis. Leela has worked as a teacher, tutor, and facilitator for topics including spoken word poetry, personal essays, and therapeutic journaling. Outside of writing, she enjoys exploring art through fashion, graphic design, and playing the ukulele.
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While in Residence
At Breck Create, Leela plans to create a short-form collection of place poetry inspired by the arresting mountain scenery of Colorado. She hopes to further develop as a teacher and collaborator through working at Summit High School and the larger community, gaining a deeper appreciation for all kinds of art and its effects on the larger world.