Speaker

Tierra is an impactful communicator who has a passion to see people accomplish their purpose. Tierra graduated with her Master’s in Cultural Foundations from Kent State University where she also received a Bachelor’s in Political Science and International Relations. With her heart for art, and her passion for people, Tierra’s life mission is to change the world through poetry.

Educator

Tierra's education led her to work with juvenile and at-risk youth. She has facilitated workshops for juvenile detention staff and teachers on transformative practices and pedagogy throughout the state of Ohio for Children’s Defense Fund. Tierra has also created curriculum and educational workshops for nonprofit organizations including "Be the Change" with Cleveland Ohio’s Ward 7 Councilman Basheer Jones and so many more. In addition to those successes, Tierra has received numerous educational awards and honors. In 2020 the state of Ohio recognized her work in education with “The Educational Excellence Award” in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Poet

Furthermore, Tierra has participated in conferences like Success Her Way endorsed by Steve Harvey. Organizations like Alive on Purpose, Children’s Defense Fund, and the Boys and Girls Club, have also sought after her expertise and talent. Tierra has also performed at various fundraisers, competitions, churches, and venues such as The Word Church, The House of Blues, and The Grog Shop alongside legendary poet and author, Saul Williams. Her most treasured work is with the many poets and young writers she mentors and coaches throughout the Midwest.

Tierra is the proud daughter of Vinnell Griffen and sister of Janell Jermon. She honors her late brother Blake Jermon every time she touches a microphone.