Maia Brown-Jackson

A devoted writer since she could maneuver a crayon, Maia Brown-Jackson has traversed many paths thus far in her short life and intends to see many more before she is done. After studying literature at the University of Chicago and working in galleries and art museums, while running from one thing to the next, Maia found herself in ISIS-occupied Iraq, working with Yazidi survivors of genocide. The tiny, infinitesimal amount she could help them in no way matched the awe she felt at their strength, welcome, and unending kindness. She was inspired to attend the Fletcher School for a Master’s in Law and Diplomacy, and now works uncovering fraud and Taliban interventions in humanitarian aid meant for the people of Afghanistan.

She recently published her first chapbook, And My Blood Sang, available from most retailers where books are sold.