Amal Kassir is a Syrian-American poet, educator, and community organizer from Denver, Colorado. Born to a Syrian father and an American convert mother, she carries a deep-rooted commitment to storytelling, healing, and humanity.

She has performed and taught in 13 countries, from refugee camps and orphanages to youth prisons and international stages. At the University of Colorado Denver, she designed her own undergraduate major—Community Programming in Social Psychology—allowing her to develop programs that serve diverse communities. She consults on community initiatives and facilitates writing and healing workshops that foster reflection and resilience.

She is the founder of House of Amal, a global writing community at the intersection of self-reflection, God-consciousness, and craft. As Director of Curriculum, she co-teaches a year-long writing program, guiding Muslim writers through the process of manuscript creation while leading monthly workshops for the greater House of Amal community.

Beyond poetry and education, Amal is deeply committed to mental health advocacy. She founded the Mental Wellness Program with Muslim Youth for Positive Impact in Colorado, working to dismantle stigma and expand access to mental health resources within the Muslim community.

Her debut book, Scud Missile Blues (2024), donates 100% of its proceeds to Syrian children affected by war.

Today, she continues her work as a poet, youth mentor, and writing teacher, while homesteading with her husband and baby daughter in Hillsborough, NC.