Amanda M. Ortiz is a NY-born-and-bred, first-generation Dominican writer. Pursuing degrees in international affairs and Latin American studies sparked a commitment to peacebuilding and remembrance initiatives in societies that have endured genocide (particularly Hispaniola) that has yet to diminish. Her writing is a space of candid cultural, ancestral, and personal reflection previously published by Dominican Writers Association and Spanglish Voces.

In addition to Spanish, she is fluent in Portuguese with a deep love for Brasil. Her writing and creative journeys can be found and followed on Instagram: @amopalabras and Twitter: @amo_palabras