La Marks, She/her
Founder + Chief Poetic Officer
Lisa Ann “LAMARKS” Markuson is the founder of Ars Poetica.
With a degree in International Studies from the University of San Francisco and graduate studies in International Communications at American University, Lisa Ann’s first career was in cultural diplomacy. She was the Director of Meridian International’s International Children’s Festival in Washington, DC in 2012, but realized through her work with artists that she herself was, in fact, really an artist too.
She moved to New York City to start down a new path of art and entrepreneurship. Now, with 10 years of experience as a freelancer, indie event producer, journalist, curator, social media executive, yoga teacher, certified tour guide, and CEO, her inclusive and sustainable business now celebrates the multitalented nature of her artists through her poetic agency, Ars Poetica. Her dream? To fulfill the potential that poetry has to enrich every type of experience, on and off the page. And always outside of the lines.
Through her work, Lisa Ann has produced, performed, and curated events for The Smithsonian, The Chilean Embassy, Macy’s, Google, Twitter, Facebook, Bowery Poetry Club, Bloomberg, Women’s Wear Daily, The New School, The City of Sacramento, USC’s Pacific-Asia Museum, and countless more.
Zoe Branch, She/Her
Director of Sales + Senior Poet
Zoe Branch is a writer and artist living in Brooklyn.
Previously a journalist, she has spent the last four years building a life as a poet—first via her own business, FLORA & PHRASE, and now too as a typewriter poetry performer with Ars Poetica.
She also serves as the company’s Director of Sales, so you could always speak to her directly about booking some creative entertainment for your next event: zoe@arspoetica.us
Eve Greenlow, She/They
Administrative Assistant and Accounts Payable
Eve is a talented up and coming horror writer, and graduate student at CUNY.
When not conjuring up their own work, Eve helps with administrative tasks, makes sure our poets and artists are paid in a timely manner, and was instrumental in the testing and development of our social writing game, Scribe.
Tania (Taz) Asnes
Gig Coordinator + Senior Poet
Tania Asnes (aka TAz) is a poet and actress educated at Barnard College and William Esper Studio.
She is known for her remarkable class, wit, vocabulary and love for her two black cats.
Tania is based between NYC and Boston and available to travel nationwide and internationally, especially if scuba diving might be involved.
In addition to being one of our most experienced poets, Tania also coordinates our gigs around the world, and is a professional tutor.