Mercedez Holtry

Mercedez Holtry

2016 Ricardo Salinas Scholar, Ricardo Salinas Scholarship

Mercedez Holtry, (Albuquerque, New Mexico) is a slam poet, writer, student, mentor, and Chicana feminist who focuses on bringing out her roots, experiences and lessons learned through her poetry in hopes that they embrace her…

Mercedez Holtry, (Albuquerque, New Mexico) is a slam poet, writer, student, mentor, and Chicana feminist who focuses on bringing out her roots, experiences and lessons learned through her poetry in hopes that they embrace her people and other artists around her. Mercedez is passionate about spoken word and aspires to continually learn all she can about her art through working and slamming for her community. Participating in Aspen Words June 2017.