American poet and activist.

Gorman was named the first National Youth Poet Laureate at age 19 and came to renown this year delivering her poem “The Hill We Climb” for President Biden’s inauguration. Amanda’s work speaks to the issues of feminism, race, oppression, and marginalized lives. She has published two best sellers, and is currently writing several more. She is one of Time Magazine’s “Time 100 Next” up and coming persons of importance.