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Portland Poet Laureate: Signature MiMi

A headshot of Signature MiMi, the eighth Portland Poet Laureate2024-2027

Signature MiMi (she/siya/they) is a poetic being, creative expressionista, nomadic sorcerer, and the eighth Portland Poet Laureate. Born in the Philippines and raised in the US, MiMi writes and draws upon her experiences being a multi-ethnic child of the AAPI diaspora. Siya creates with words, sounds, visuals, space, earth, and technology to share stories of survival, decolonization, alignment and balance. An energetic explorer ready for their next adventure, MiMi regularly hosts and co-creates gatherings that invite participants to reflect and to express themselves authentically. One half of the eclectic duo Signature Soul, MiMi and partner Marco Soulo are dedicated to raising the collective consciousness one soul at a time through the power of creative expression and the art of collaboration. Currently cultivating creative juices and justice in the northeast, MiMi uses her voice and gifts to empower others, especially youth.

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Upcoming Events:
Oct19
Portland Poet Laureate Inauguration
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Portland City Hall Audience: Adults, Teens, Kids & Families, Seniors Join us for a celebratory inauguration ceremony honoring Signature MiMi, Portland's eighth Poet Laureate, and Yashu Derisala, our city’s first Youth Poet Laureate! This special event will take place on the iconic stairs of Portland City Hall.