Nina Boutsikaris

Nina Boutsikaris is an accomplished author and creative writing instructor with extensive experience in literary and educational settings. Currently affiliated with Black Lawrence Press as an author since May 2019 and Gotham Writers Workshop as an instructor since January 2017, Boutsikaris also works with The Diverse Future Foundation as a grants and programs writer and coordinator from June 2022 to January 2025. Additional roles include archivist positions at The Ashbery Resource Center and HUDSON AREA ASSOCIATION LIBRARY. Previously, Boutsikaris served as a program manager and communications chief-of-staff at The Diverse Future Initiative and held teaching positions at The New School and The University of Arizona. Educational qualifications include an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Arizona, a Master of Science in Library and Information Science from Simmons University, and a Bachelor's Degree in Creative Writing and Film Studies from Ithaca College.