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Jodi-Ann Burey is a writer and critic working at the intersections of race, culture and health equity. She is the author of Authentic: The Myth of Bringing Your Full Self to Work (Flatiron Books, 2025).
Jodi-Ann's essays have been published in various arts, management and literary publications. She has been cited and interviewed by The New Yorker, BBC, Globe and Mail, The Washington Post, and more. Her work has been supported by Voices of Our Nation (VONA/Voices), Hambidge Center for Arts and Sciences, Virginia Center for Creative Arts (VCCA), and Vermont Studio Center.
Beyond the written word, Jodi-Ann stands out as a catalytic orator, having conducted over 100 keynotes, panels, and interviews - including TEDx. She is a regular contributor on KUOW-NPR. Inspired by her personal journey and professional experience in public health, Jodi-Ann is also the creator and host of Black Cancer, a podcast about the lives of people of color through their cancer journeys. In partnership with oneKIN, Jodi-Ann is the co-creator and host of Lit Lounge, a curated book collection and author interview series, and the creator and host of Lit Lounge: The People’s Art, a monthly prose and poetry salon.
An alum of Boston College and the University of Michigan, Jodi-Ann has over 15 years of entrepreneurial, corporate, non-profit and start-up professional experience. She enjoys snowboarding, oil painting and prides herself on being a cool auntie. Jodi-Ann was born in St. Catherine, Jamaica, lives in Seattle, WA with her dog, Bilsky, and will always call Queens, NY home.
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