Virginia Slachman, Ph.D.

Dr. Slachman is the author of three collections of poetry and an award-winning chapbook in addition to Many Brave Hearts, a memoir recounting her family’s struggles with PTSD. Former poetry editor of Aspen Anthology and associate director of the Aspen Writers Conference, Slachman’s work has received numerous fellowships and awards. A Pushcart-nominated poet, her work has appeared in many literary journals and anthologies, both in the U.S. and U.K. She has served as professor of creative writing and literature for over twenty years.