Damaris Chanza is a writer, poet, and journalist born and raised in Orange, New Jersey. She has a Bachelor's in Communication and Media from NJIT, where she nurtured her love for storytelling through various mediums.

Eager to find and share her voice, in 2021, Damaris launched her blog, "Discussions with Damaris," which focuses on representation and diversity in media while exploring the intersections of culture, art, and identity. Through her freelancing work, she has created multiple lyric videos and consults on creative projects, helping bring others' visions to life.

Her poetry has been featured in two anthologies: "NJ Bards Poetry Review 2024" and "The Spell Jar: Piercing The Veil Poetry For The Modern Witch Vol. III." Additionally, her poem "I'd Search For Peace" earned 4th place in the NAMI NJ Dara Axelrod Expressive Arts 2024 Mental Health Poetry Contest. Damaris's debut poetry collection, "Breath of a Fallen Angel," featuring poems about the complexities of toxic love through themes of domestic violence and mental health, is set for release in August 2025.

Beyond poetry, Damaris has interviewed comedians, musicians, and performers for NJArts.net, providing insights into their creative journeys. As a copywriter, she demonstrates versatility by crafting  SEO-driven narratives across multiple industries, including flight training, construction, and print-on-demand apparel.

When she's not writing, Damaris enjoys collecting Snow White memorabilia, spending time with her ferret, or binge-watching something on TV.