Creativity & Care
Welcome to my website, where I share art, perspectives, and poetry.
Here you can explore my journey as a storyteller, a dreamer, a lover, and a bruja. All of my creative work is dedicated to fostering authenticity, healing, and empathy.
This website showcases my blog (Keeping Tabs on Rose) and a portfolio with samples of my creative work.
If you're interested in collaborating on a project or requesting a commission, please send me a note. I look forward to connecting sweet humans.
Tabitha ~Rose~ Cervantes
Rose (she/they) is a Cuban creative dedicated to building an inclusive and beloved community. Born and raised in Key West, Florida, she now calls St. Pete home. As a storyteller at heart, Rose’s work focuses on poetry, art, human rights, and finding wonder in the everyday.
She earned both a bachelor's and master's degree from FSU, where she honed the magia of words through creative writing, strategic communication, and communication theory.
Passionate about creating vulnerable spaces where art fosters authenticity and community, they proudly embrace their Latine, Gay, Femme, and mental health identities. Rose is committed to paving the way toward a world where everyone is celebrated for who they are.
Background
Below you can learn more about my work as a communication specialist and creative. This is how I've spent my time over the last decade. These moments spent building my expertise and experiences have shaped me as a writer, a creator, a teacher, and a human.
Portfolio Highlights
Community Building / Advocacy
Movida Co-Chair
Mi Gente Mi Pueblo (2023)
Community Mover
Mi Gente Mi Pueblo (2019- current)
Co-Creator
Collect Ur Thoughts: Art Journaling Guidebook (2022-current)
Leadership Summer Program Resident Assitant
ANYTOWN (2022)
Performances/Panels
Poetry Showcase:
The Fig and the Rose: Dreaming in Moonlight (2022)
Poetry Performances:
- Participating artist & poet in a group art show “St Pete Robot Exchange” (2022)
- Participating Poet in arts festival for “Mi Gente Movida 2022: Latina Diaspora”
- Participating Poet in “Tour de Kerouac” Poetry Bike Tour. (2022)
-Participating Poet in Queer Poetry Event (2023)
Art Exhibitions
Group Art show: Robot Exchange (2022)
Group Art and Poetry show: Poetic Portals (2023)
Philanthropy
Grants Management | Creative Pinellas (2019-2022)
Program Officer | Pinellas Community Foundation (2022-2024)
Programming/Communication Consultant/Grant Writing | Freelance (Current)
Communications Specialist Services
Research/Reports
Creative Copywriting
Process Development
Visual Design/Branding
Online Content
Labels
Artist
Cubana/Latine
ENFJ-T
Enneagram Type 4
Lesbian/Gay Tia/Queer
Poet
Ravenclaw
Scorpio Sun, Pisces Moon, Leo Rising
Tree Hugger
#freepalestine
Education
Master of Arts in Communication & Digital Media Studies
Florida State University (2017-2019)
Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations | Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing
Florida State University (2013-2017)
Honors Thesis: “Scared to Death to Travel: A TMT Investigation.”
Intensive French Studies (Study Abroad Summer Program)
Institut Catholique (2016)
Paris, France
Local Publications
Cervantes, Tabitha Rose. “Suggestions for the Queue.” The Artisan Magazine: The World of St. Pete Art & Culture. 2023.
Cervantes, Tabitha Rose. “Those in power are killing us and I still have to walk my dog.” Neptune St Pete Poetry and Art Magazine. 2022.
Cervantes, Tabitha Rose. “Lovebugs.” Neptune St Pete Poetry and Art Magazine. 2022.
Cervantes, Tabitha Rose. “My angel planted her heart in my chest. ” Neptune St Pete Poetry and Art Magazine. 2022.
Cervantes, Tabitha Rose. “Who will be there when the light goes out?” Neptune St Pete Poetry and Art Magazine. 2021.
Cervantes, Tabitha Rose. “It comes out in the Wash.” Neptune St Pete Poetry and Art Magazine. 2021.
Cervantes, Tabitha Rose. “Does Love Have Limits?” Neptune St Pete Poetry and Art Magazine. 2021.
Cervantes, Tabitha Rose. “Breathing in the Blues.” Neptune St Pete Poetry and Art Magazine. 2021.
Teaching/Faciliation
Intro to Public Speaking (Undergraduate level)
Creative Writing - (Ages 5 to 17)
Healing Writing Workshop Co-Facilitator of “Reclamando Our Narrative: The healing power of words”
