hi, i’m darlene!

(she/her/ella)

I’m a queer Latinx poet from Los Angeles, now based in Mexico City. With a background in community organizing and civic engagement, I craft digital products for labor organizers and unions. I also love musicals, improv, and traveling.

the universe will give you flores

is my debut, bilingual, poetry collection that delves into themes of loss, heartbreak, and identity within a rich tapestry of familial, cultural, and sociopolitical landscapes.

contact darlene

reach me here for a reading, or inquiries about a project or event!