Mawu Ama Ma'at G. Oyesii (we/they) is a black, queer, multi-hyphenate being and creator. As an artist, educator and choreographer they received their BFA in Dance from Georgian Court University and their MFA in dance from Temple University. They have had opportunities to work with choreographers such as, Kariamu Welsh, Lela Aisha Jones, Earl Moseley, Sidra Bell, Gregory King, Silvana Cardell and more. From 2019 until present they at Drexel University where they have had many roles including — community based learning director of dance, adjunct faculty member and Fresh Dance choreographer. An avid believer in collaboration, they worked alongside Lela Aisha Jones as a co-teacher at Bryn Mawr College in 2020. Outside of their collegiate role they lead and direct Ma'at Works Dance Collective, a project based dance company focused on storytelling. They began Ma’at Works in hopes of putting more black femme, queer, trans and fat folk on stage. Their works revolve around identity, trauma, restoration and reimagining. Adamant about building safe spaces, they are the co-founder of The Juba House, a transient co-creation space for black queer artist. They have been recognized as a dance artist dedicated to serving the community. Receiving the 2020 Transformation Award from the Leeway Foundation. As they continue to create work they are excited to announce their participation in the 2022 New Dance Alliance Black Artists Space to Create Residency.