Ms. Harris is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, with a PhD from Yale University and is an MFA student at NYU. Though intrigued by the scientific study of language as a linguist, as a poet she uses it as a creative probe to explore the emotional, spiritual, and relational realms of the human experience. Alysia is a two-time national spoken word champion and featured in the HBO Documentary Russell Simmons Presents: Brave New Voices.

Ms. Harris’ poems have garnished well over 2 million views on YouTube. Alysia is committed to the renaissance of courage and transparency. Her work uses the medium of words to explore the joys, sorrows, intricacies and passions of the human heart with uncompromising honesty.