Stevona Elem-Rogers is a dynamic womanist writer, educator, and orator whose passion for Black culture and womanhood drives her innovative work. With a B.A. in English and African-American Studies from The University of Alabama, Stevona launched her teaching career in 2007 with Teach For America in New Orleans. Under the mentorship of the city's legendary Black veteran teachers, she earned her Master of Arts in Teaching from Louisiana College, specializing in Culturally Responsive Teaching, a groundbreaking pedagogical theory developed by Black women scholars.

In 2016, Stevona founded Black Women Are For Grown Ups, a digital campaign, alongside a popular t-shirt that celebrates and amplifies the multifaceted stories of Black women. This campaign has grown into tangible projects under Project BWAFGU, a platform exclusively focused on Black women. Whether curating intimate spaces or diving into guerrilla art campaigns, Stevona's approach is both artistic and intellectual, with a commitment to accessibility and community.

As one of Refinery29's "20 Black Women You Need to Know Right Now," Stevona has shared her work and insights at prestigious institutions like The New York Times, Saint Heron, Essence Magazine (including the 2024 July/August cover story Dear New Orleans), The Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans, and Xavier University.

Her chapbook is part of LSU’s “Black Girl Magic Across Time and Space” syllabus and archived at the Amistad Research Center.

Currently, Stevona co-leads Black Education for New Orleans (BE NOLA), a non-profit focused on empowering Black-led educational initiatives in the city.

Follow her journey @stevie_elem.

Booking: info@stevona.com.