Amanda Lin Hayes

Amanda Lin Hayes is an EDWP Lecturer I in the English Language and Literature Department at the University of Michigan. She holds a B.A. in English from Stanford University and specializes in poetry exploring human and more-than-human animals. Her literary influences include Ross Gay, Anne Carson, and Hanif Abdurraqib. She is affiliated with the English MFA program and the broader LSA community.

Education:

• B.A. in English, Stanford University

Research Interests: Hayes' creative work focuses on poetry that bridges human and non-human experiences, engaging themes of ecology, identity, and contemporary cultural narratives. Her influences reflect a deep engagement with modern and experimental literary forms.

Affiliations:

• Member of the English MFA Program
• Listed in Faculty and Alumni networks

Location: 3187 Angell Hall, Ann Arbor, MI 48109