| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Industry | Arts |
| Occupation | Writer/Author |
| Location | Wethersfield, CT, United States |
| Introduction | Eileen Albrizio is a writer of poetry and prose. Her poetry has appeared in numerous literary journals and publications. She is the author of three volumes of poetry: MESSY ON THE INSIDE, RAIN – DARK AS WATER IN WINTER, and PERENNIALS: NEW & SELECTED POEMS (Nominated for the 2008 CT Book Award). A recitation of her poetry on CD was produced in 2003. She has also penned several plays, two novels, and is currently working on a compilation of short fiction. She is a 2003 and 2008 recipient of the Individual Artist Fellowships from the Greater Hartford Arts Council. Albrizio has taught creative writing in several colleges and cultural institutions as well as the York Correctional Institute, CT’s maximum-security prison for women. In 2005, Albrizio left a 12-year career as a radio news host and broadcast journalist, working primarily for National Public Radio and its Connecticut affiliate. During her broadcasting career, she was repeatedly awarded 1st-prize honors from the Associated Press and the Society of Professional Journalists. Albrizio graduated from the Connecticut School of Broadcasting, and earned her BFA in Theatre and MA in English from Central CT State U. |
