Reese Fernandez
(they/them)
is a writer, dancer, and drag deity on Tongva and Kizh land in Long Beach, CA. As a nonbinary, gender-fluid, and genre-fluid Pilipinx-American artist, they explore themes of identity in the diaspora, intergenerational healing, and embodiment. Their work focuses on re-indigenization and a deeper understanding of their roots to heal intergenerational trauma. Reese has had poetry and prose featured in MERCADO VICENTE and The Citadel. Their animated short film Seeing Lily is currently in post-production. As a movement teacher and artist, they aim to help others tell their stories and feel good in their bodies.
Reese has professional experience in grant writing and management and studied Geography at the University of California, Berkeley. They currently work as a Development Communications Manager at BAYCAT, supporting the organization in its mission to diversify the filmmaking and media industry through the education and employment of young BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and women artists from historically oppressed communities.