Heather is an educator with a background in Student Affairs and public speaking. Storytelling and writing has been a big part of Heather's life for quite some time. As a Black woman writing poetry, prose and essays drawn from lived experiences, Heather’s healing and solace reside within both her personal projects and published academic work. Heather's creative work focuses on the aspects of healing, self-care and growth as a Black woman through life's transitions. Her first self-published book, Watering Her Roots was an intimate process of engaging in unexamined pieces of her own story. Heather finds joy in beginning new books and journals, traveling and food blogging.
Jasmine Kelly is a higher education professional who resides in Atlanta, Georgia. She recently earned her Doctorate in Education from Clark Atlanta University, and her research focused on Black female faculty members achieving tenure at two research-1 institutions in Georgia. Jasmine enjoys summer festivals, going to Ikea and spending time with her friends, family, and dog, Buddy. As an inaugural member of the writing team, she enjoys writing for the Pedestal Project because she gets to speak directly to Black women.
