Ashley C. Lanuza is a published author, spoken word poet, and lifelong learner. She is a born-and-raised Angeleno, who graduated from UCLA with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Film Studies and Asian American Studies. Since her first by-line in 2012*, Ash has written for the Daily Bruin, Odyssey, and the Tidings. She's also written, produced, and directed short films with her amazing friends. Her previous involvement with Alternative Breaks and Samahang Pilipino drives her ambition to integrate social justice with impactful narration. As of now, her current fixation is on self-reflection and consciousness.

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Her writing experience spans from the creative to the analytical. And her interests vary, too: lifestyle, travel, relationships, psychology, art, film, Los Angeles, and Gen Z phenomenons. 

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Her debut poetry collection, My Heart of Rice: a Poetic Filipino American Experience, is on Amazon, Kobo, and Nook.

You can find Ashley circulating the Los Angeles poetry space and being a student of the craft. To find her virtually, jump to the bottom of this page.