Casey Grooten

Realtor. Receptive and empathetic community cultivator, and social justice oriented arts organizer who strives to perpetuate an open and affirming world view through all of their critical and creative work. An openly nonbinary transgender writer, visual artist, and musician fixated on creating low or zero bar entry opportunities for marginalized individuals in their community. Over 12 years experience with face to face, virtual, and telecommunicated customer service. Diligent and punctual assistantship for two different corporate organizations, as well as ordering, interviewing, and diverse hiring expertise.
Real Estate:
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services in Portage, Michigan serving the entire state, with a focus in Southwest Michigan. Member of the National Association of Realtors®,
Mentoring:
Voices of Youth Kalamazoo Spring and Fall Sessions 2022, Voices of Youth Battle Creek Fall Sessions 2022
Event Planning:
Kazoo Books Summer Poetry Reading Series 2011, 2012, 2017, 2019, 2022
Kalamazoo Poetry Festival Board of Directors 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Organizer for Unified, Transgender education and performance series 2016
Organizer of Onomatopoeia reading series 2011
Published By:
Neon Door, Beaver Magazine, Santa Ana River Review, Dots Publications, Yellowchair Review, FivetoOne Magazine, and The Filling Station