Poetry Heals: Writing for Resilience

Molly Wingate, M.A. English 

Molly Wingate is the executive director of Poetry Heals, a nonprofit organization that brings therapeutic poetry writing to people living difficult lives. This organization is Wingate’s crowning creative achievement. She has taught writing for decades, including 14 years as the Colorado College Writing Center Director. After learning about a program that takes poetry writing to teens in jail and in homeless shelters in Seattle, she sought out collaborators and adapted the program for the Pikes Peak region.  

Sara Gallagher, MFA, Nonfiction

Sara Gallagher is a writing guide who specializes in helping adults access their creativity. To this end, she teaches workshops, holds private coaching sessions, and hosts the Fierce Womxn Writing podcast. Sara holds an MFA in Creative Nonfiction and serves as Vice-Chair of the Manitou Springs Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board. She has been a writing mentor with Poetry Heals for two years.

Qualifies for Excellence in Nonprofit Principles and Practices. Completion of a post-training evaluation is required for this training to count toward recognition.