Carlos Andrés Gómez

Carlos Andrés Gómez is a celebrated poet, actor, speaker, and writer hailing from New York City. He gained recognition with his memoir, *Man Up: Reimagining Modern Manhood*, published by Gotham Books, a division of Penguin. His literary prowess earned him a nomination for the Pushcart Prize, and in 2009, he received the prestigious Artist of the Year award at the Promoting Outstanding Writers Awards. Gómez appeared alongside notable stars Denzel Washington, Jodie Foster, and Clive Owen in Spike Lee’s acclaimed film *Inside Man*.

His performances have graced platforms such as HBO’s *Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry* and TV One’s *Verses and Flow*. An international figure in the literary world, he has headlined festivals across the globe, including in Indonesia, South Africa, Australia, Ireland, Spain, Canada, and the U.K., and served as the Guest of Honor at the Berlin International Literature Festival.

Gómez's voice has reached audiences through various media, including NPR, TEDx, and MSNBC’s “Melissa Harris-Perry.” He has participated in significant events such as the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women and the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting. With a background as a social worker and inner-city public school teacher, he grew up as the son of a United Nations diplomat and an indigenous rights activist, living in four countries and relocating twelve times before finishing high school. He has lectured at over 300 colleges and continues to perform and facilitate workshops worldwide.