Summer LaPointe

Summer graduated from the University of Michigan in 2018 with a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature, followed by a Master’s Degree in Creative Writing from Central Michigan University in 2020. During their academic years, they honed their skills as a writing consultant at Central Michigan’s writing center, and post-graduation, navigated various avenues including roles in quality control coordination and real estate law.

Outside the workplace, Summer committed two years to volunteer as an Editor at Detester Magazine, a publication focused on amplifying BIPOC youth activism and socio-political issues through creative expression; as well as volunteered with the Community Nostalgia Initiative alongside members of Cornell's Affect and Cognition Lab. When not working or volunteering, Summer can be found immersed in nature, hiking, paddle boarding, and kayaking; or delving into philosophical works, exploring topics like metaphysics and epistemology.

In their personal life, Summer, together with their partner, is a proud pet parent to two cats and has plans to foster kittens in the future. Whether it’s their work with writing and editing; their journey through different professional paths and interest various educational tracks; their dedication to social justice; or their deep connection to nature; Summer approaches each aspect of life with curiosity and a readiness to learn and grow.