Faculty & Staff

THE KIMBILIO FACULTY

2025: Carolyn Ferrell, Naomi Jackson, Rion Amilcar Scott, Asali Solomon

2024: Lesley Arimah, Jabari Assim, Angela Flournoy, Jacinda Townsend,

2023: Patricia Elam, Dana Johnson, Renee Simms, Asali Solomon

2022: Danielle Evans, Angela Flournoy, Ravi Howard, Rion Amilcar Scott

2019: Ravi Howard, ZZ Packer, Asali Solomon, Rion Amilcar Scott

2018: Natalie Baszile, Dana Johnson, Martha Southgate, Jacinda Townsend

2107: Danielle Evans, Angela Flournoy, Ravi Howard, Jacinda Townsend

2016: Jeffrey Renard Allen, Danielle Evans, Asali Solomon

2015: Jeffrey Renard Allen, Angela Flournoy, Dolen Perkins-Valdez

2014: Mat Johnson, ZZ Packer

2013: ZZ Packer, Dolen Perkins-Valdez

David Haynes teaches at the retreat as needed.

WHO GETS THE WORK DONE

Organizational Development Consultant and Retreat Operations Manager: Diana Napier

Administrative Manager: Nuha Fariha

Chair of the English Department, SMU: Christopher González

Assistant to the Chair of the English Department: Deanna Hooper

Steadfast Tax and Accounting Solutions

Consigliere: Kima Jones

Support Kimbilio

Kimbilio® is a 501(c)(3) organization, incorporated in the state of Missouri. Our board and staff are unpaid volunteers, and all donations directly benefit programming for the Fellows and the larger literary community.

Why Kimbilio Matters

Our values guide everything we do.

Community

Growing and nurturing a powerful writing community

Literary Excellence

Fostering the highest standards of literary craft and artistry

Legacy

Sharing and preserving literary excellence

Outreach

Showcasing Resources that support black writing and writers

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Fellows

Grateful for support, advice and collaboration from these fine organizations

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Retreats

What Your Continued Support Has Been Able to Make Possible

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