About Elissa

While living in Southwest Colorado for 11 years, Elissa Dickson fell in love with the wild landscapes and communities of the region. Now living abroad in Spain and Sweden, she writes on place, culture identity, and the environment.

A slam poet since her college days, Elissa served as the San Miguel County Poet Laureate from 2016-2019 teaching and performing poetry in Telluride’s schools and community. Elissa also worked in programming and outreach at the Wilkinson Public Library for 11 years and believes deeply in listening to and supporting people of all ages. She believes writing creatively can be vital nourishment for the soul.

When she grows up she hopes to be a river otter.

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