As a poet, anthropologist, and children’s book author, Dr. Melinda González brings a unique voice to conversations about culture, identity, environmental justice, and creative expression. Her speaking engagements weave together scholarship and art, offering audiences powerful insights and imaginative possibilities.
What I Offer
- Poetry Readings & Performances – Original work that explores spirituality, love, identity, traditions, joy, and survivance.
- Lectures & Keynotes – Talks on environmental justice, Puerto Rican and Caribbean studies, decolonial research methods, and the politics of disaster.
- Workshops – Interactive sessions on poetry, storytelling, decolonial praxis, and community resilience.
- Children’s Read-Alouds & School Visits – Engaging readings and discussions around her forthcoming children’s book, centering Puerto Rican and Afro-Indigenous Caribbean culture.
Why Book Me?
Dr. González’s presentations invite audiences to reflect deeply while also creating spaces of joy and care. Whether performing poetry, speaking on pressing social issues, or sharing stories with young readers, she inspires connection, critical thought, and imagination.
Book Me
To inquire about availability, honorarium, or collaboration, please reach out via the Contact page.
Melinda González, PhD | Poet • Anthropologist • Author 