Yolanda Wisher
. http://www.yolandawisher.com
Yolanda Wisher (b. 1976) is a multidisciplinary poet and educator. Currently the 3rd Poet Laureate of the City of Philadelphia. As an English teacher at Germantown Friends School, Wisher founded and directed the Germantown Poetry Festival (2006-2010). She also served as the Director of Art Education for the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program (2010-2015). Wisher was a Founding Cultural Agent and the Chief Rhapsodist of Wherewithal for the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture (2014-2016). She lives in Philadelphia.