Priscilla Takondwa Semphere

Northampton, Massachusetts, United States

Words make me come alive. They captured my heart when I as a little girl, poring over books upon books. Words revealed their power to me like a secret, and I have guarded that secret with all I have. Words are why I believe everything that I believe. They craft stories, which have the most profound ability to shape people’s mindsets and passions. They encapsulate keys that can unlock faith and devotion. They express love, and break trust. Words create, and I am a believer in the amount of positive change that they can create.

My passion is promoting the celebration of existence- in all the shapes and form it takes- through storytelling. I seek to make my mark on the world by telling stories that bring dignity to all peoples by allowing all to realize that there are many more ways to exist than one, and that all are valid.

I am also an amateur guitarist, occassional walk-taker, and a professional doodler.

  • Work
    • PenAfrica
  • Education
    • African Leadership Academy
    • Watson University
    • Smith College