Rani Ruado (he/they) is a poet who has won an award. He is also a baker, first-generation Filipino-American, teacher, Capricorn, songstress, and amateur grandma. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, he is a recent graduate of FIU’s Creative Writing MFA program. If you ever need a karaoke partner, he is always available. You can find him on Instagram as @ran_jun. This artist's residency was curated as part of Gen '305' and The Betsy's Escribe Aqui, by MIami Dade Poet Laureate, Caridad Moro-Gronlier.