Mimi Plevin-Foust

Mimi Plevin-Foust is a lifelong poet and activist with an M.F.A. in Dramatic Writing from NYU. Her poems and essays have been published in many journals and anthologies. She’s currently focused on efforts to protect democracy, biodiversity, and the climate of our only planet.
Mimi organizes her synagogue Kol HaLev’s Climate and Environment Action Committee and co- leads the Greater Cleveland Dayenu Circle, a citywide climate action group of Jews and allies representing seven synagogues and one parish. Both groups are working towards increasing
food waste recycling in local cities and synagogues, redirecting institutions’ investments away from fossil fuels, and planting more pollinator habitats.

She is a member of Third Act Ohio, the Shaker Heights Green Space and Storm Water committee, and the Greater Cleveland Congregations Battle for Democracy team. Her past board service includes the North Union Farmers Market, God Before Guns, Prepare Tomorrow’s Parents, and Kol HaLev. Mimi writes poetry to speak truth to power, explore the lovely wackiness of life, and share stories of courage and grace. She shares her 110-year-old home with assorted Airbnb guests as well as her husband, daughter, and cat.