Certified Listener Poet,
Cohort 9 Fall 2024
Latasha Drax is a self-published poet and writer, as well as an LMS Subject Matter Expert for the Military. She uses her poetic voice for creative expression, advocacy, and awareness of social injustices
Interview with Latasha
June 2025
What communities do you work with in your daily life and how are you applying your learnings from the Certified Listener Poet course with them?
I facilitate community-centered poetry workshops. I work with the justice impacted community and apply the skills of active listening, compassion and empathy to hold space for those who deal with the trauma of incarceration.
What one thing has stuck with you most from your Certified Listener Poet experience?
Community and acceptance
How can people learn more about your work?
Stay connected by subscribing to my video poem YouTube channel Katalyst InK Presents