He founded the non-profit organization Global Voices Radioand is co-founder of Northwest SPokenword LAB (SPLAB!).

Paul is the author of two chapbooks, a CD, and a manuscript of an epic poem re-enacting Auburn history, entitled A Time Before Slaughter.

A professional broadcaster since 1980, he has interviewed hundreds of authors, poets, activists and whole-system theorists for a regionally-syndicated public affairs radio program.

He has lectured on Open Form in American Poetry (and other subjects) at high schools and community colleges and has begun his Masters work on Open Form in North American Poetry: A Path to Liberation, through Lesley University in Cambridge, MA, as an independent study course.

For more about Paul Nelson, please visit his Global Voices Radio website, where you'll find his resume, poetry, & information on his community activities.