Frederick Livingston grew from the southern tip of the Salish Sea in Olympia, Washington. He has since studied and practiced sustainable agriculture, experiential education, and peace-building across the world. He is the author of the poetry collection The Moon and Other Fruits (Legacy Book Press, 2023) as well as numerous poems and articles. He holds a master's degree in environment, development, and peace from the United Nations Mandated University for Peace in Costa Rica.