Dandelions do not think

of themselves as weeds, though that's what they're called.

Plants that have learned to fly, take root, bloom and

bloom again.

On Naturalization, Amanda Torres

Teaching

Amanda is a master of facilitation. A truly creative force, both in her intentional design, as well as her ability to hold space, carefully, intuitively, and with great tenderness for others.

Anna West

Executive Director, Humanities Amped

A Queer Chicana from Chicago who lives in New England.

Writer. Researcher. Facilitator. Interested in the Social Imagination Latine Futurity and Gameplay. Committed to curating accessible, justice oriented, care centered learning spaces for artists, educators and those using art towards collective liberation.