Jaymes W. Johnson is a dedicated researcher, educator, and writer, profoundly shaped by a rich tapestry of experiences and academic explorations. Jaymes graduated with a degree in English from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where a deeply-rooted passion for literature and knowledge was not only rekindled but flamed into a fervent academic pursuit. A former Raab Writing Fellow (2020), Jaymes has a keen interest in weaving the intricate threads between African American, global, and speculative fiction and critical areas of study, such as Afrofuturism, cognitive narratology, Colonialism, and eco and climate justice.

Beyond the scholarly, Jaymes also crafts narratives in nonfiction, poetry, and speculative fiction, embodying a belief in the transformative power of stories that echo diverse, often underrepresented voices. Jaymes is also a yoga and meditation instructor online.