Biography
Prior to joining the Academic Enrichment team, Justin spent eight years at Bard Early College New Orleans, a satellite campus of Bard College for New Orleans students, where he served as Dean of Students and Poetry Club Advisor. Justin received his B.S. in Communication at Boston University and his M.F.A in Creative Writing at the University of New Orleans. As the Senior Program Manager of Sophomore Engagement, he looks forward to working with students as they navigate this powerful moment in their academic careers and lives. He believes in the importance of academic enrichment for all students and sees sophomore year as a pivotal time for collegiate exploration and self-discovery. Justin is a National Poetry Slam Champion with Team Slam New Orleans and a co-founder of the New Orleans Youth Open Mic and enjoys reading, writing and discovering new music during his free time.
