Lisette Boer is a writer, educator, and communications specialist with over five years of experience in creative communications.

She is currently pursuing a PhD in English Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, and holds a dual MFA in Creative Writing from The New School with graduate minors in Social Entrepreneurship and Digital Storytelling.

With expertise in brand growth, project management, digital marketing, editorial leadership, and storytelling, Lisette has assisted in organizing prestigious literary events like the National Book Critics Circle Ceremony, the PEN World Voices Festival, and The NYC Poetry Festival.

Her teaching experience includes leading creative writing workshops, serving as a teaching assistant, and facilitating a literacy mentorship program. Passionate about inclusive pedagogy, Lisette has worked in various educational capacities, fostering diverse and equitable learning environments. Additionally, she has served as a Research Assistant to The New School’s MFA Creative Writing Director, providing essential administrative support and manuscript proofreading.

Lisette's poetry has been featured in numerous literary magazines, and she currently serves as a Poetry Editor at The Poetry Society of New York's Milk Press and Statorec.