
Meet the Facilitator
Hi, name is Cheree (stage name: Jereni-Sol) I am the founder and lead facilitator at Poetry on Demand Outreach LLC, I am dedicated to unlocking the artistic potential within each participant. My workshops are designed to inspire, engage, and empower individuals to express themselves through the beautiful art of poetry. I am so excited to host workshops for your participants! I understand that every voice is valued and am ready to dive right in!!

Education
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Teaching Artist Certificate, May 2017 from Community Word Project (CWP)
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Interned at P.S. 279 Captain Manual Rivera Jr. School with CWP teaching artists
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College Level Poetry Classes
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Taught Poetry 101 to ESOL adult students at International Center in Manhattan
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Poet & Spoken Word Artist
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Self-Published Artist, created "Poetry on Demand Anthology".
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Work found in 9 different poetry anthologies.
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Became spoken word artist in 2015. Performed at Nuyorican Poet's cafe, Schomburg Museum, Bitter End Rock Bar, Bronx Museum & more!
Facilitator
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With nine years of experience as a facilitator, I founded Poetry on Demand in 2015, hosting workshops in the Bronx through Meetup.com.
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That same year, I expanded to collaborate with organizations under Poetry on Demand Outreach.
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Today, I’m proud to have turned my passion into a business by establishing Poetry on Demand Outreach LLC
Anthologies
My work is featured in the anthologies in the list below! Publishers based in the Bronx, New York City, Oregon UK & India!
I self-published Poetry on Demand Anthology: Idea Inspired Dreams!
BX Writers Anthology vol.2: Celebrating the Bronx, by Josue Caceres. ©2023
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Poetry on Demand Anthology: Idea Inspired Dreams by Cheree Alexander-Velez & Eric Crichlow, ©2021
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BLEED: An Anthology by iiPublishing
© 2020
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Mind: A Poetry Anthology exploring mental health by Poet Spotlight © 2020
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Poetry Pills: A Prescription for Love by Paper Paints & Poetry, Janai V. © 2020
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Tangled Sheets: Poetry for Lovers by Austie M. Baird @2020
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BX Writers Anthology vol.1 by Josue Caceres. ©2019
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Poetry Pills: A Prescription for Goodness by Paper Paints & Poetry, Janai V. © 2019
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Broken Hearts-Healing Words by Austie M. Baird @2019

BX Writers Anthology vol.2: Celebrating the Bronx, by Josue Caceres. ©2023
My work is featured in this anthology; and I am on the cover! Are you able to locate where I am?

Facilitator for nine years
With nine years of experience hosting poetry workshops since 2015, I bring enthusiasm for creative writing and a passion for crafting prompts that spark inspiration. I specialize in assessing poems on the spot, offering thoughtful feedback, and drawing connections between participants’ pieces—an aspect of facilitating that I genuinely enjoy!
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Please click the button below to learn more about the History of Poetry on Demand!
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Spoken Word Performances
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The Nuyorican Poet's Cafe
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The Schomburg Center
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Bronx Art Space
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The Bitter End (Rock bar Soho NY)
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The Center's LGBT Open Mic Event (NY)
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Community Word Project: Teaching Artist: Graduation
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Poetic Affair: Open Mic (Lehman College)
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Bronx Native Shop (BX Writers Anthologies)
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1002 Bar & Lounge (Featured Artist)
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Nabe Lounge (Harlem)​