Biography
Jorah LaFleur is a writer/performer who enjoys wearing many different hats. She finds herself on stage as a spoken word poet, event emcee, actor, and interviewer. She has been exploring the delights and challenges of writing and performing for over twenty years. Jorah is passionate about working with youth as a teaching artist, and is currently serving as a Writer in Residence through the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Wordcrafters in Eugene.
Jorah is committed to helping others experience the transformative power of being seen/heard, and to promoting the arts as tools of social change, and community building. For over a decade (2006 to 2019), she ran the Eugene Poetry Slam, which gifted her with a wealth of live stage experience, and a front row seat to the recitation of thousands of original poems. Currently, she is focused on exploring new collaborations, and is honored to be working with all the talented artists in SageCrow: The Flock.