About Dr. Loftis

Kenyatha V. Loftis, Ph.D. creates moments of communal sharing, reflection, and transformation. She uses literature, music, and craft to weave together formal and informal learning across age groups, cultures, subject matters, and space/time. The conceptual framework for her creativity is derived from hierarchical linear modeling (HLM), a statistical method for understanding nested relationships. This means, for example, that Kenyatha’s works of fiction conscientiously examine the inner lives of characters and their personal relationships, place those relationships in community, and explore the broader social, emotional, and political implications of those connections. By using the HLM framework, Kenyatha invites readers to reflect upon their own personal journeys, relationships, and opportunities for broader social engagement in the real world.

In addition to consulting independently as Kenyatha V. Loftis, Ph.D., Kenyatha is the co-founder of LSF Enterprises, a boutique consulting firm, which operates L.SMURPHE.F Productions (an independent publishing company); the Waterfront Wordsmiths writing community; the Literary Challenge Journal (for youth); Solutions by L.SMURPHE.F (a research entity); and KofaGear by LSF.  She releases works as Kenyatha V. Loftis, Ph.D., Kenyatha V. “Ellie Mae” Loftis, and K. Ellie Mae, depending on the target audience for the work. You can access Kenyatha’s writings that have been released through L.SMURPHE.F Productions at its online bookstore.