Rosann Simeroth believes in the healing power of writing, creativity, and compassion. She taught writing and literature at Scripps College for over 12 years and led creative writing workshops at the California Institution for Men in Chino. While earning her Ph.D. in literature from the Claremont Graduate University, she created a poetry series for the dA Center, a community arts nonprofit in Pomona, CA, where she began her grant writing career.