Andrea Gibson was an American poet, spoken-word artist, and activist whose work explored gender identity, LGBTQ+ issues, social justice, and mortality. Author of acclaimed collections like You Better Be Lightning and Lord of the Butterflies, they were Colorado’s Poet Laureate (2023–2025) and the first Women of the World Poetry Slam champion. Their raw, heartfelt performances and activism left a lasting impact before their death from ovarian cancer in 2025.
