Cheyenne is an interdisciplinary researcher, curator, playwright, and educator whose work spans international development, education, race and gender studies, reproductive justice, prison abolition, and land sovereignty. Rooted in Critical Race Theory, Black Feminist Discourse, and Spatial Justice Methodologies, their research explores the impacts of globalization, colonialism, and environmental exploitation on Black, Indigenous, queer, and migrant communities. As a Black Indigenous Queer Femme, her positionality in her work stems from both a practice in creative oral and written storytelling alongside a dedication to remembrance that has been passed down to her.

As the Creative Director of Spiritual is Political, Cheyenne collaborates with artists, institutions, and organizations to amplify overlooked histories and narratives through contemporary art. Their curatorial practice centers the experiences of the Black Diaspora, global Indigenous communities, and queer futures, creating immersive, multisensory spaces for reflection and connection. Cheyenne’s love for curation is rooted in her love for creating spaces where the audience can experience what is, what was, and what could be.

An accomplished playwright and art writer, Cheyenne is a Playwright-in-Residence (2023–2025) at The Theatre Offensive, with The Messenger in development. Their plays blend historical excavation with radical imagination, while their art writing offers critical, visually literate perspectives on contemporary works.

With a Master’s in International Development and Education, Cheyenne has supported institutions across the U.S. and Canada in curriculum design, organizational equity, and conflict mediation. Their consulting work focuses on narrative-building for social justice, fostering accessible, inclusive learning environments. Her methods have been incorporated by organizations such as Parole Prep NYC, Black Feminist Futures, Wave Hill, Transformative Justice Hub, ACLU, Columbia University, The New School, Democracy Now!, and more.

Cheyenne also co-founded In Solidarity (2015–2023), a transformative organization advocating for queer and trans Black, Indigenous, and brown communities through healing arts, policy, and education.

Cheyenne is currently supporting multiple mutual aid efforts in Philadelphia, Boston, and New York. She is a member of Creators for a Better World, which seeks to use art activism to ignite social change on a global scale. She is also currently supporting the work for the adoption of a Racial Equity Commission in Cambridge, MA.