Chelsey D. Hillyer
Chelsey D Hillyer (they/them) lives in Jefferson City, Missouri with their spouse, daughter, and a dog named Popcorn. A finalist for Ruminate Magazine’s 2022 Flash Prose Prize, Chelsey has also been recognized by the Ragdale Foundation as a 2023 Ragdale in Schools Fellow. Their writing has appeared or is forthcoming in The New Territory Magazine, Faith and Leadership, and Fidelia Magazine among others. An Ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church, they offer non-violent spiritual formation and coaching for individuals and groups. Currently, Chelsey is working on a collection of essays about the spiritual teachings of seeds. To learn more about Chelsey or their work, visit www.amateurefforts.com, or follow her @amateurefforts.
