MARGARITA LUNA ROBLES. Performance artist, educator, author of numerous poetic works and co-conspirator for Manikrudo (program for aspiring merging writers). She is the author of poetry collections Tryptich: Dream, Lust and Other Performances. She is committed to the collaborative path, frequently working with other writers, theater artists, musicians, dancers and visual artists. She has been a dedicated teacher and mentor for young artists as a master teacher for California State University Summer Arts at Humboldt, Long Beach and Fresno. She has also given writing workshops at the University of Iowa and Stanford University among others.