Geoff Taylor

I am a white, heterosexual, cisgendered, able bodied male speaking English as a first language, and born a documented citizen of the United States. I chose none of these facets of my identity, though I am at peace with their impact on my own life. I have chosen to become a husband, father, educator, coach, and artist. Growing through these chosen aspects of my life has given me some clarity about things that are within and beyond my control, and a window into the grace and patience of the people who have chosen to include me in their lives.

Geoff’s Why: I have become increasingly disquieted with how parts of my identity have been leveraged and weaponized to deprive and disenfranchise so many of so much. Now, I choose to fight back and mobilize my willingness to grow, learn, teach, and connect through the work of 16 Lyrics.