Storytelling for Change
Are you ready to harness the unparalleled power of storytelling to drive meaningful change?
Whether you're an activist, entrepreneur, artist, advocate, or someone who likes to take an entirely different approach to making change, mastering the art of storytelling will amplify your impact. This semester, Storytelling for Change will take place over four (4) sessions. Participants will focus on mastering the "Art of the Pitch" by crafting short pitches about a topic, issue, or project they find personally meaningful.
Storytelling for Change is a recurring community of practice that helps you take your storytelling skills to the next level. It focuses on a specific narrative changemaking method each semester.
Who Can Join:
- This community of practice is for you if you're interested in driving meaningful change through storytelling.
The Commitment:
- Four weekly evening sessions on Tuesdays from 6 - 8 pm at the Athena Center.
The Perks:
- Participants will receive a $100 stipend, a supportive community, dinner at each meet-up, and guidance from an expert facilitator.
Applications to join are accepted during the first two weeks of each semester. Check back in early Spring 2025 for your opportunity to apply!
Meet our Guest Expert!
Reni Calister '11 | Storyteller Guest Expert
Reni Calister is a two-time Emmy Award-winning Producer and Executive currently serving as the Chief Content Officer of Rock’n Robin Productions. Before assuming her CCO role, Reni held the position of Executive Vice President of Content at TOGETHXR, a media company founded by renowned Olympians Alex Morgan, Sue Bird, Chloe Kim, and Simone Manuel. There, she played a pivotal role in elevating women’s sports through compelling storytelling. Reni’s contributions extended to A Touch More, a production company founded by Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird, where she helped launch the company, which focuses on showcasing the stories of revolutionaries that shape culture. Prior to her time at TOGETHXR, Reni worked at Rock’n Robin Productions as Head of Development, where she oversaw film and television productions for notable networks and platforms, including Disney+, Discovery+, ESPN, ABC, Lifetime, and the History Channel, among others.
Reni’s career also includes working at Good Morning America, where she led Robin Roberts’ anchor team and traveled the globe to discover and share inspiring stories. Reni’s media journey began at HBO Documentary Films, where she contributed to films that garnered prestigious awards, including the Peabody, Emmy, and Academy Award, establishing her passion for producing impactful and critically acclaimed content.
Over the course of 4 sessions, Storytelling for Change participants will receive:
- A more nuanced understanding of storytelling and innovative approaches to storytelling and changemaking
- Community with their peers who are also passionate about using storytelling for change
- A $100 stipend
- Dinner at each session
This program runs each semester with four weekly evening sessions on Tuesdays at the Athena Center. Specific dates for each semester will be provided on the application form.
Applications to join are accepted during the first two weeks of each semester. Check back in early Spring 2025 for your opportunity to apply!