Juliet Patterson

Juliet Patterson is an Associate Professor of Practice in English and Director of Environmental Conversations at St. Olaf College. She holds affiliations with the Gender and Sexuality Studies program. Her work bridges creative writing, literary studies, and environmental humanities. Patterson’s research explores intersections of queer theory, ecopoetics, and family history, with a focus on storytelling as a tool for understanding psychological and environmental crises.

Her scholarly contributions include three major publications: *Sinkhole: A Legacy of Suicide* (2022), a finalist for the Minnesota Book Awards; *Threnody* (2016), a poetry collection; and *The Truant Lover* (2006), awarded the Nightboat Poetry Prize. She has received prestigious honors including the Susan Atefat Prize and Lynda Hull Memorial Poetry Prize, alongside fellowships from the Jerome Foundation and Minnesota State Arts Board.

• Community partnerships: Walker Art Center, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, United Cambodian Association of Minnesota
• Teaching specialties: Creative writing, environmental literature, gender studies

Patterson’s current projects emphasize environmental justice and mental health advocacy through narrative forms. Her work reflects a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and public engagement, blending academic research with community-based initiatives.