Louisville, United States, 29th Oct 2024 – Marta Miranda-Straub, a celebrated author and social justice advocate, has been recognized by MSN as one of the 15 Emerging Authors to Watch in 2025. Known for her powerful storytelling and commitment to advancing social and economic justice, Marta’s work continues to resonate with readers and audiences alike. This recognition marks an important milestone in her career, highlighting her impact not only as a writer but as a champion for marginalized communities.
Marta, an Afro-Caribbean queer woman, has spent over 45 years advocating for social change. Her career spans roles as a former Commissioner for the Kentucky Department of Community-Based Services, a tenured professor, a psychotherapist, and an activist. Her extensive experience informs her approach to consulting as the Founder and President of Catapult Now LLC, a minority and women-owned firm dedicated to organizational and leadership development, applying an intersectional lens to promote growth in individuals, and organizations by harnessing human potential. She is committed to co-creating equitable systems that yield a culture of belonging.
As a writer, Marta Miranda-Straub has captivated readers with her bilingual memoir, Cradled by Skeletons: A Life in Poems and Essays, and her illustrated children’s book, Lullaby for Maddie. Both works showcase her ability to intertwine personal experience with broader social issues, creating narratives that speak to resilience and the human spirit. Marta’s latest projects—a new poetry collection titled A Mermaid Stares at 70: Diving in the Margins and another illustrated children’s book, He Has Spirits in His Hair—are slated for release in both English and Spanish in January 2025
“I am deeply honored to be included in MSN’s list of Emerging Authors,” said Marta Miranda-Straub. “Storytelling has always been a way for me to connect with others and reflect on the shared struggles and joys that define our human experience. This recognition is a reflection of my lifelong commitment to live a purposeful life and to bring poetry, irreverence and humor to the struggle for social and economic justice. The struggle is life and life is the struggle.”
Beyond her writing, Marta’s dedication to social justice remains at the core of her work. Through Catapult Now LLC, she and her team provide consulting services to both for-profit and nonprofit organizations, focusing on leadership development, DEIB policies, and sustainable systems change. Marta’s intersectional feminist perspective continues to inform her leadership in the field, as she collaborates with organizations and communities to co-create solutions that promote equity and resilience.
As an author to watch, Marta’s literary and professional work is shaping the way we think about justice, equity, and the power of words to inspire action. Her inclusion in MSN’s list underscores her growing influence and the continued relevance of her voice in both literature and advocacy.
To learn more about Marta Miranda-Straub and her upcoming works, visit her website www.martamirandastraub.com.
About Marta Miranda-Straub
Marta Miranda-Straub is a consultant, author, coach, and public speaker with over 45 years of experience in clinical and organizational social work, community organizing, and leadership development. She is the Founder and President of Catapult Now LLC, a consulting firm specializing in co-creating successful strategies and teams grounded in their vision/mission. Marta’s literary works include her bilingual memoir Cradled by Skeletons: A Life in Poems and Essays, the children’s book Lullaby for Maddie, and her upcoming poetry collection A Mermaid Stares at 70: Diving in the Margins. Marta is based in Lexington, Kentucky.
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