Felicia Rose Chavez

Felicia Rose Chavez is a creative non-fiction writer, book artist and social entrepreneur. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Felicia moved to Chicago in 2001 to serve with AmeriCorps. She holds a B.A. in English and Community Service Studies from DePaul University where she was awarded multiple research grants in non-fiction and creative non-fiction writing. As an educator, Felicia has taught at the elementary, middle and high school levels. She dedicates her life to deconstructing the traditional dimensions of power and creating new approaches to learning. Currently, Felicia serves as YCA's Workshops Manager and GirlSpeak Webzine's Chief Editor.