Certified Listener Poets
Community of Practice
Certified Listener Poets have completed the course and independent Practicum, creating a collection of poems and stories through deep listening in their communities.
Graduates of the course are invited to stay connected through our twice-monthly Community of Practice—an ongoing space for reflection, support, and shared growth.
Dawn M. Schocken is the Director for the Center for Experiential Learning and Simulation.
Salaam Green is the Founder of Literary Healing Arts, a Consultant, and Artist in Residence.
Zina Mercil is the Director of Coach Development, a counselor, and body psychotherapist.
LaShaune Johnson is a public health professor, breast cancer survivor/advocate, and culturally responsive evaluator.
Sailaja Devaguptapu is a published poet, writer and researcher, wellness facilitator, designing and developing courses on Health Humanities.
Kelsey D. Mahaffey is a non-profit leader working to educate and engage communities in the All of Us Research Program from the National Institutes of Health.
Avni Vyas is a poet and professor living in Florida. She is the author of Little God (Burrow Press, 2021)
Gray Davidson Carroll is a transfemme writer, educator, public health researcher, and (self-proclaimed) hot chocolate connoisseur.
Listener Poets in the Field
We are a community of Listener Poets, spanning the country and beyond—connected through virtual gatherings, a growing alumni network, and a vibrant circle of supporters.
Connect with us
If you’re committed to deep listening, exploring the role of arts and humanities in reimagining healthcare, and working toward more compassionate systems—we invite you to connect with us.