about jodi-ann burey

Creator & Host > Jodi-Ann is a writer and critic who works at the intersections of race, culture and health equity. Her debut book, Authentic: The Myth of Bringing Your Full Self to Work, is forthcoming with Flatiron Books in Sept 2025.

Beyond the written word, Jodi-Ann stands out as a catalytic orator, having conducted over 100 keynotes - including TEDx, panels, fireside chats, and interviews. She is a regular contributor on KUOW-NPR’s podcast, Seattle Now and live radio program, Week in Review. Inspired by her own experience as a cancer survivor and her academic 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.

Jodi-Ann's writing has been supported by Voices of Our Nation Arts Foundation (VONA), The Hambidge Center for Creative Arts & Sciences, The Virginia Center for Creative Arts (VCCA) and the Vermont Studio Center. She enjoys snowboarding, photography, 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.

operations > KISA NISHIMOTO

Vibes > DJ TOPSPIN aka BLendiana jones

Headquarters > The STATION - columbia city

ASL interpreters > Jenny blake & NAOMI BLUE

hospitality > hannah nishimoto, zaliya morris, leilani lewis, lilia fratini, sophia som, pearl derksen-zhou

media > aline photography, danny ngan photography, studio 7117