Natalie Meisner

Natalie Meisner is a Professor at Mount Royal University where she teaches creative writing, drama, and literature. As Calgary's Poet Laureate (2020-2022), she serves as an artistic ambassador bridging academia and community engagement. Her interdisciplinary research examines LGBTQ+ representation in literature and uses comedy as a tool for social change.

Research explores queer narratives in contemporary theatre, poetic expressions of identity, and feminist reinterpretations of literary forms. Her influential work connects artistic practice with social justice advocacy, particularly in LGBTQ+ rights and family structures.

Publications include award-winning plays addressing historical injustice (Legislating Love) and memoirs documenting queer parenting experiences (Double Pregnant). Recent poetry collections (Baddie One Shoe, It Begins in Salt) examine female empowerment and coastal identity through lyrical narratives.