Ayanna Albertson-Gay is a writer, spoken word poet, and content creator from Goldsboro, North Carolina by way of Durham. Specializing in what she's named "a(rt)dvocacy", Ayanna leverages her communication and creative writing skills to promote economic and social justice through critical, yet unconventional storytelling. In April 2021, Ayanna was crowned the #1 woman slam poet in the world, at the Women of the World Poetry Slam in Dallas, TX. A creative force, Ayanna is dedicated to creating meaningful impact and amplifying the voices of marginalized communities.