Rikki Santer

Rikki Santer is a poet based in Columbus, Ohio, with a background in journalism, editing, and teaching. She co-founded and managed an alternative city newspaper in Cleveland before moving into education and the arts. She holds an MA in journalism and an MFA in creative writing. She is on the Ohio Arts Council teaching artist roster and was named Ohio Poet of the Year in 2023. Her poetry collections often explore place and pop culture. She is also a founding member of the poetry troupe Concrete Wink.