Storytellers for Change

Thank you to the CDC Foundation for inviting Luis Ortega and Irina Ortega Sanchez from Storytellers for Change to lead a day-long workshop focused on impactful, equity-centered, and asset-based storytelling. “Asset-based storytelling requires us to communicate critical hope. We can be critical about inequitable systems and uplift the strengths, agency, and hope of our communities.” — Luis Ortega Through story-crafting and team-building activities, participants engaged with a structured framework to develop compelling, community-centric, asset-based narratives that resonate with their audiences. This approach empowers storytellers to build compelling story arcs that illustrate impact while honoring and centering the strengths within each community. #StorytellersForChange #AssetBasedStorytelling #EquityCenteredStorytelling #CriticalHope #Workshops

"We see you — We hear you." Another amazing story sharing session at Putting Care at the Center 2024. Thank you to Luis Ortega for leading this session, and the wonderful speakers who shared their stories with us, Angela, Eve, Kym, Aurea, and Jen. #CenteringCare24 #EcosystemsOfCare

Community, we are thrilled to launch our fourth Storytellers Cohort in partnership with Domonique Meeks and Ambassador Stories. This fall, we are also collaborating with the Sheng-Yen Lu Foundation to host a cohort of storytellers from their grantee organizations. Over the next five months, we'll collaborate with this incredible group of changemakers to engage in story-listening, story-crafting, and story-sharing. The cohort will culminate with a storytelling showcase that will also include presentations from cohort members from previous years. We are excited to welcome this new group of changemakers to our storytelling community. Thank you to our collaborators, partners, facilitators, and community members for your ongoing support. We are co-building a beautiful collective of storytellers committed to imagining, crafting, and sharing stories to build an equitable world. #StorytellersforChange #storytelling #cohort #narrative #storytellers #onlinecourse #narrativechange

Community, join us for our second Stories in Action webinar! We are excited to feature Belén Iñiguez and Lina Ortega, co-founders of Este Poder, an organization dedicated to empowering rural communities of color in East Texas. Many in these communities have long been excluded from participating in the structures and processes that determine their future. Este Poder works year-round to overcome these systemic barriers and foster civic engagement while addressing pressing issues like immigration, healthcare, and wealth inequality. #StorytellingForChange #SocialImpact #EquityCentered #EstePoder #WebinarSeries #LeadershipThroughStory #Storytelling #Latine

Thursday, October 17 | Pittsburgh, PA Don’t miss this year’s story share at Putting Care at the Center! Luis Ortega from Storytellers for Change is back to facilitate a powerful and inspirational space, where Camden Coalition National Consumer Scholars and others will share stories of how their respective ecosystems of care changed their lives. Explore the agenda and register now for Putting Care at the Center 2024: https://lnkd.in/eaHwdpdk

📢 On October 1, we are hosting a session with Luis Ortega with Storytellers for Change to help participants shift their approach to storytelling. This interactive session will guide you through real-life scenarios, exploring the difference between asset-based and deficit-based narratives: https://ow.ly/9ngF50TuAmM Participants will leave with: ✅ A framework for asset-based storytelling. ✅ Insights into how storytelling can empower and uplift. ✅ Tools to reflect on your own positionality in your storytelling approach.

We are thrilled to share the launch of our new webinar series, Stories in Action. In this series, we’ll explore the powerful intersection of storytelling, identity, justice, and social impact. Each webinar will highlight changemakers across diverse fields like healthcare, voting rights, youth development, and environmental justice—amplifying the storytelling strategies that drive change. Our first session will feature Reveca Torres, Executive Director of BACKBONES, a multidisciplinary artist and advocate using art as a tool for social justice. Join us for an inspiring conversation on the role of storytelling and community in creating a more equitable world. #StorytellingForChange #SocialImpact #EquityCentered #WebinarSeries #LeadershipThroughStory

Community, we invite you to watch our latest webinar to learn about the Storytellers Cohort program! In just 20 minutes, you'll gain insights into: ✨ The purpose and vision behind the Storytellers Cohort Program 🎯 The interactive format that sets this program apart 💡 How storytelling can amplify your impact #webinar #storytellersforchange #storytelling #cohort #onlinecourse #narrative #changemakers

Community, we are thrilled to announce that registration for our upcoming Storytellers Cohort program is officially open! This five-month online program is perfect for anyone eager to learn how to identify, craft, and share powerful stories that inspire action. Whether you want to develop your personal narrative, create a story for your organization, or learn storytelling techniques for workshops, this cohort is for you. 🗓 Cohort Dates: September 2024 - February 2025 🗓 Workshops: Once a month, with flexible scheduling options. Visit the course page for the full schedule 🙂. What’s Included? 💻 Comprehensive Online Course: Learn key storytelling frameworks and activities. 🔍 Four Storytelling Toolkits: Essential resources to help you develop and share your story. 🤝 Five Virtual Workshops: Engage with peers and instructors in interactive sessions. 💬 Individualized Coaching: Get personalized guidance throughout the program. ❤️ Ongoing Community Building: Continue learning and connecting through webinars, workshops, and networking events after the program ends. We are grateful for our ongoing partnership with Domonique Meeks and Ambassador Stories to co-facilitate this cohort program. We also want to uplift and recognize the many cohort members participating in our program. Their wisdom, feedback, and stories have amplified the power of this community of storytellers. Thank you: Philip Deng, Irina Ortega Sanchez, Mariana Limón Rugerio, Belen Iniguez, Lina Ortega, Sage Ke’alohilani Quiamno, Jaleesa Trapp, Abeer Ramadan-Shinnawi M.Ed., Jan Rog, Iván Ramírez, Lish Olson, Terence Mayo, Toka Valu, Monica Guevara, Abby Schembra, and many more! 🎥 Check out the course page and webinar for a detailed program overview.