Topaz Hooper is a freelancer poet, world traveler, teacher and 4 year vegan based out of Boulder, CO. She is originally from Denver, CO and has traveled to over 15 countries, she has spent much of her life being of service to people and the planet. Topaz is a collective liberationist and believes that the freedom of humans, animals and the planet are intrinsically bound together. Topaz is a published author, she has hosted dozens of workshops and has spent thousands of hours working towards the liberation of black women through veganism, food education and service. On her free time, she enjoys traveling the world, writing poetry and learning. Topaz has been part of the WCHR team for 1 1/2 years.