Education & Outreach

George Washington University — Associate Professor of English

At George Washington University, D/Annie Liontas leads courses in fiction, the novel, memoir, and flash creative nonfiction, helping students develop craft, narrative voice, and critical engagement with text.

Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP)

Liontas has also sought funding and overseen five cohorts of students attending the Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP) Conference, providing mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities. Their work integrates community-based storytelling and social justice practice, emphasizing inclusive narrative forms and supporting student growth in both creative and professional writing contexts.

Disquiet International Literary Program

Since 2016, D/Annie Liontas has served as a faculty member and mentor in the Disquiet International Literary Program, leading editing workshops and the generative “Flash & Furious: Flash Creative Nonfiction” workshops. Their work supports emerging writers in honing craft, experimenting with form, and exploring innovative approaches to storytelling.

Mellon Foundation

Mellon Foundation Disability Justice Storytelling Grant

As a Co-PI and storyteller, D/Annie Liontas helps amplify marginalized voices and fosters critical conversations around disability, identity, and social justice in the arts and humanities.

Mellon Foundation Grants Database Entry
Details on the Mellon Foundation grant awarded to support public‑facing projects focused on disability justice and storytelling at The George Washington University.

CCAS “Mellon Funds Humanities Project Focused on Storytelling”
Official announcement from The George Washington University on the Mellon grant supporting Story for All: Disability Justice Collaboratories and digital storytelling initiatives.

Writing Beyond Bars: Student Storytellers Free Incarcerated Voices
Feature spotlighting a digital storytelling class connected to the Mellon project that pairs undergraduates with incarcerated men to co‑create narrative projects.

Against Confinement: Story for All — Mellon Student Showcase
Official GW blog post detailing the 2025 Mellon Disability Justice student showcase, which highlights public narratives created through the collaboratory.