Hey, I'm Zeli, a journaler, community builder, and higher ed administrator who found healing in writing long before I had the words for it.

I'm the heart behind Tu Diario NYC, a community rooted in Dominican and first-gen experiences. By day, I work in higher education, mentoring students through the high school-to-college transition. By page, I write about identity, belonging, and the in-between spaces that shape us. I've been journaling since I was a teen, and over the years, the practice has become my anchor through transitions, travel, and motherhood.

I create spaces for women of color to return to themselves: through writing prompts, community gatherings, curated travel, and workshops that meet you where you are. If you've ever needed a room that felt made for you, this is it.