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Lashon Daley is an Assistant Professor of Fiction in the Department of English at San Diego State University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Letters. Her interdisciplinary work bridges creative writing, performance, and cultural studies, with a focus on storytelling as a means of community engagement and social connection.
Education:
- PhD in Performance Studies with a Designated Emphasis in New Media, University of California, Berkeley
- MFA in Writing, Sarah Lawrence College
- MA in Folklore, University of California, Berkeley
Lashon’s research and creative interests center on narrative forms across genres, including fiction, poetry, personal essays, and children’s literature. Her work explores themes of race, identity, transnational feminism, and oral traditions, often highlighting African American and Caribbean diasporic experiences. She employs storytelling as both an artistic and scholarly practice, integrating performance and new media.
Her published works span multiple formats and audiences, reflecting a commitment to accessible and impactful narrative art. From children’s picture books to academic-critical personal essays, her writing demonstrates versatility and depth. Recurring themes include memory, community resilience, and the intersection of personal and collective histories.
Scientific and Creative Recognition:
- Callaloo Poetry Fellow
Lashon Daley mentors emerging writers through her teaching and creative practice. Though no formal advisees are listed, her role as an assistant professor includes guiding students in fiction and creative writing. She has not received mention of external grants in the provided text. Her creative projects suggest ongoing engagement with interdisciplinary storytelling and community-based narratives.
Lashon is actively involved in literary and performance communities, using movement and narrative to connect diverse audiences. Her office is located in AL-217, indicating active participation in the university’s arts and humanities programs.
