Rhonda Zangwill is a writer and editor in New York City. She has led creative writing and storytelling workshops for a number of underserved groups, including incarcerated women and men, seniors, disabled adults, ESL students, and veterans. She also has worked with people of many backgrounds in drop-in workshops at public libraries. She has published her own work in several literary journals and given readings in venues in New York City and beyond. Most recently Rhonda is leading Democracy Writes!, a combination workshop/open mic in celebration of free expression. She is delighted to help participants express their creativity and to build writing communities that are encouraging, safe and welcoming.