Tarnynon (Ty-yuh-nuh) Onumonu is a published poet and performing artist from the Jeffery Manor neighborhood on the Southeast side of Chicago. With motive and method grounded in #vulnerability, she seeks to dazzle and disorient those who are ready and willing to ride. In 2017, she took 2nd place in the Gwendolyn Brooks Open Mic Awards and represented Chicago on the Lethal Poetry Team at the 2018 National Poetry Slam. Aside from her writing, she consistently chooses to work in spaces in service to others. Contact her at tarnynono@gmail.com or https://www.instagram.com/tyyuhnuh/