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Qiana Towns

art by Katelin Kinney

Qiana Towns is a lifelong resident of north Flint. She is a graduate of the Master of Fine Arts program at Bowling Green State University and the Master of Arts program at Central Michigan University. Qiana has published in various literary journals including Harvard Review online. Currently, she is mobile unit Administrator for Genesee Health System’s water outreach team and an online instructor for Southern New Hampshire University. In addition to her professional and community endeavors, Qiana is mom to two exceptional daughters–Sam and Cass.

Notes as Guest Reader/Editor in Smokelong Quarterly

Notes: Arrangement

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