Natasha Carrizosa is a teacher, poet, writer, author, MC – master of ceremonies, keynote speaker, facilitator and spoken word artist. She amazes her audience as she speaks about the beauty and appreciation of our diversity that lives within us all.

She is the daughter of an African-American mother and Mexican immigrant father. Her book, Crown is all about being your authentic self, overcoming adversity, mindfulness and self care, spirituality, motherhood, teenage life, gratitude, hopes & dreams, growing up different (roots) from bullying to self-actualization (crown). 

Her love for the arts inspired the creation of Natty Roots & Rhyme, one of the most dynamic poetry open mics in the country.