Dhayana Alejandrina is a Dominican poet, speaker, community facilitator, and creative writing mentor. Her literary journey began at the age of nine in Santo Domingo and continued after immigrating to the U.S. in 2009. Her work, which centers on growth, culture, identity, and healing, has been featured in outlets such as the LA Times, Al Día Newspaper, #WeAllGrow Latina, Black Writers Weekend, and Penguin India Publishing. In 2021, she published 'Agridulce', a collection of prose and poetry that explores self-awareness through embracing emotions and lived experiences. Dhayana is also the founder of The Creative Hour, a space where writers and creatives gather to connect and work on their craft.