NLA/MPLA Joint Conference

Over the past nearly two years as Nebraska State Poet, Jewel Rodgers has reached thousands across the state through performances, workshops, and community-based programming. In this keynote, she reflects on what she’s accomplished during her tenure while sharing a selection of both newly written and recognized works. Grounded in themes of growth, resilience, and creativity, her work explores the complexities of human nature with a distinct edge of motivational insight.