YOUR ONLY LIMITATION IS YOUR INABILITY TO SUPERSEDE YOUR CAPABILITIES. -Cyn-

Cynthia (Cyn) Rodriguez is a Staten Island-based poet, curator, and community builder passionate about making the arts accessible and inclusive. Creator of VAUNT showcase and the curator and open mic host of Poetic Drip, a vibrant platform for poets and musicians on Staten Island’s North Shore.

Cyn also co-curates and hosts Translating Sonnets, an annual Shakespearean series with Staten Island Shakespearean Theater Company that reimagines classic texts for modern audiences. Her dedication to public art includes co-hosting Poetry in the Park and curating events for CUNY’s Segal Center Arts in the Parks series.

Serving as Vice President of the board for Staten Island Puerto Rican Neighbors, she weaves her Puerto Rican and Dominican roots into her work through bilingual poetry, using language as a bridge for connection, culture, and self-expression. Aiming to help build a cultural hub for carribean culture on Staten Island. 

Cyn's video poem Active Depression was featured in Season 3 of Poetry in Motion, highlighting her commitment to using poetry as a tool for healing and mental health awareness.

Through every project, Cyn creates spaces where connection, creativity, and community thrive.