Dana Gioia

Poet, Writer & Lecturer; Advocate for Cultural Literacy; Senior Fellow at The Trinity Forum

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Dana Gioia Biography

Dana Gioia remains an influential figure in American poetry and cultural advocacy. Though he officially retired from his roles in business, government, and academia, he continues to write, speak, and engage with audiences across the country.

Gioia's most recent poetry collection, “Meet Me at the Lighthouse” (2023), delves into themes of heritage, music, and memory, including poems like “The Ballad of Jesus Ortiz,” which explores his Mexican ancestry. In 2024, he released Poetry as Enchantment, a collection of essays offering a personal perspective on poetry's role in human experience. He also published “Weep, Shudder, Die: On Opera and Poetry” in 2024.

Gioia remains active on the lecture circuit. In February 2025, he delivered a talk titled “Poetry’s Role in Education” at Valor Schools in Austin, Texas. In April, he participated in the University of Tulsa’s Presidential Lecture Series, discussing poetry, culture, and public life. Additionally, he was a featured speaker at the 2025 Gala for Western Civilization, presenting a keynote address titled “Beauty Will Save America” and participating in a live Q&A session alongside painter Jamie Wyeth.

Gioia has been featured in several recent interviews and podcasts. In a March 2025 episode of “How I Write,” he discussed his creative process and the future of literature. He also appeared on the Conversations with Tyler podcast, exploring topics ranging from poetry to cultural leadership.

While Gioia no longer holds formal academic positions, he continues to influence the literary world through his writings and public engagements. He divides his time between Los Angeles and Sonoma County, California, and remains a Senior Fellow at The Trinity Forum, contributing to discussions on art, faith, and public life.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/19/2025.

Dana Gioia Videos

  • Poetry isn't dispensable | Dana Gioia
    Dana Gioia is a luminary of the "New Formalist" poets, California State Poet Laureate, and served as chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts...
  • Dana Gioia on Becoming a Poet, Teaching Poetry, and the Future of the Arts | Studio 53 Interview
    Dana Gioia joins us in Studio 53 ahead of ISI’s 18th Annual Gala for Western Civilization to explore the deep currents of poetry, culture, and...
  • The Deepest Conversation I've Ever Had About Writing — Dana Gioia
    Dana Gioia is a poet former Chairman of the NEA and one of the world's greatest poets. This is the deepest conversation I've ever had about writing.

Dana Gioia Books

  • Meet Me at the Lighthouse: Poems
    Meet Me at the Lighthouse: Poems
  • Pity the Beautiful: Poems
    Pity the Beautiful: Poems
  • The Art of the Short Story
    The Art of the Short Story
  • Disappearing Ink: Poetry at the End of Print Culture
    Disappearing Ink: Poetry at the End of Print Culture
  • Can Poetry Matter?: Essays on Poetry and American Culture
    Can Poetry Matter?: Essays on Poetry and American Culture
  • Interrogations at Noon: Poems
    Interrogations at Noon: Poems

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