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Elissa Washuta is an Associate Professor of Creative Writing at The Ohio State University. She is a member of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and a critically acclaimed nonfiction writer, known for works like White Magic, Starvation Mode, and My Body Is a Book of Rules. Her research explores intersections of Indigenous identity, body politics, and decolonization through innovative essay forms.
Education:
- MFA in Creative Writing (Fiction), University of Washington, 2009
- BA in English, University of Maryland, 2007
Research Interests: Washuta’s work investigates trauma, gender, and Indigenous sovereignty through personal narrative and formal experimentation. She co-edited Shapes of Native Nonfiction, an anthology highlighting Native writers’ contributions to creative nonfiction. Her essays blend memoir with cultural critique, addressing topics like eating disorders, environmental justice, and colonial legacies.
Publications & Honors: Her books have been recognized by the PEN Awards, TIME, and NPR. She has received grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, Creative Capital, and Artist Trust. Her articles and essays appear in venues like Harper’s Bazaar, Guernica, and The Paris Review.
Grants & Labs: Washuta’s work is supported by fellowships from 4Culture, Potlatch Fund, and Hugo House. She collaborates with Indigenous writers and scholars to advance decolonial literary practices, as seen in her co-edited anthology and conference talks.
