Our Board of Directors
Denise Best
Leslie Bivans
Leslie Bivans
Denise is a published writer who has performed in the Hartford area for nearly 40 years as a vocalist, actor, and dancer. She has performed with Sankofa Kuumba, the Performing Ensemble, the Les Shaw Trio, Nick Mathis, Emery Smith, Many Colors of a Woman and of course, Journey Writers.
Leslie Bivans
Leslie Bivans
Leslie Bivans
Leslie has a BS in Communications and an MA in English and Creative Writing. She has been actively involved in the performing arts in a multitude of ways since the time she could walk. She is a writer, dancer, actress, poet and creative consultant. Leslie believes inspiration is everywhere and it’s always worth digging to find it.
Carla Dean
Leslie Bivans
Regina S. Dyton
Carla is retired from the financial services industry. She holds an MA in theater and an MBA in business. She is a gardener, potter and quilter. She currently serves as Journey Writers' President.
Regina S. Dyton
Liston N. Filyaw
Regina S. Dyton
Regina is most proud of using writing to advance social justice. She is the creator of Queer Black History, Journey Writers annual tribute to her ancestors.
Liston N. Filyaw
Liston N. Filyaw
Liston N. Filyaw
Liston has been an active playright, actor, director and singer for more than thirty years. He received his BA from the University of CT, his MS from Eastern CT State University and his MA from the University of CT. He is one of the founding members of Journey Writers, Inc. and currently serves as Vice-President.
Earl Gardner
Liston N. Filyaw
Liston N. Filyaw
A native of Wilmington, Delaware, Earl has been performing for over 30 years. His experience also includes singing and directing. He has worked on stage, television, and radio. Earl attended Trinity College where he majored in Theatre Arts. Earl has worked with various theatre companies in the Greater Hartford Area. He continues to pe
A native of Wilmington, Delaware, Earl has been performing for over 30 years. His experience also includes singing and directing. He has worked on stage, television, and radio. Earl attended Trinity College where he majored in Theatre Arts. Earl has worked with various theatre companies in the Greater Hartford Area. He continues to perform and direct and, along with several other actors, started a theatre company called "To The Woodshed."
Beth Gibbs
Larry Roeming
Andre Keitt
After years of working for media, higher education and non-profit organizations, Beth is ‘free-tired’ and pursuing her passions of writing, teaching yoga, and leading workshops on personal growth and healthy aging. She uses her energy and sense of humor to inspire, inform, and entertain. She has published a children’s book, "Ogi Bogi,
After years of working for media, higher education and non-profit organizations, Beth is ‘free-tired’ and pursuing her passions of writing, teaching yoga, and leading workshops on personal growth and healthy aging. She uses her energy and sense of humor to inspire, inform, and entertain. She has published a children’s book, "Ogi Bogi, The Elephant Yogi," and a self-help book for adults, "Enlighten Up! Finding Clarity, Contentment and Resilience in a Complicated World." She blogs at bethgibbs.com
Andre Keitt
Larry Roeming
Andre Keitt
Andre has been an arts education specialist and storyteller for nearly thirty years. He has presented programs at schools, libraries and museums, as well as on radio and television. He holds a BA in English from South Carolina State University. He currently serves as Journey Writers' Artistic Director.
Larry Roeming
Larry Roeming
Larry Roeming
Larry retired from CT Public Broadcasting in 2019 after serving as Audio Director for 34 years. During that time, he received seven Regional Emmy Awards. His interests include cooking, dining out and he is a great fan of craft beer. He currently serves as Journey Writers' Treasurer . . . and the group's de facto "tech guy."