We're Missing Out! Arts as a Superpower.

Anyone who hires me can expect talks and/or workshops on the topics below. A shorter time-frame would be a presentation. Any time booked beyond 30 minutes would include a Q&A along with a workshop that would leave clients with action-steps and new trajectories forward.

Topic 1: "The Untapped Toolkit: Integrating Arts-Based Strategies into Nonprofit and Advocacy Campaigns"

This topic focuses on the practical applications and missed opportunities when organizations overlook creative approaches. It addresses how incorporating artistic methods—from data visualization and graphic design to participatory theater and community murals—can strengthen fundraising, volunteer engagement, public awareness, and coalition building in advocacy work.

Topic 2: "From Invisible to Unforgettable: Why Arts-Driven Narratives Win Hearts and Minds in Advocacy"

This topic examines how artistic storytelling transforms abstract causes into human experiences that audiences can see, feel, and remember. It explores the neuroscience and psychology behind why arts-based advocacy creates lasting attitude shifts and behavioral change, comparing traditional data-driven campaigns with creative approaches that use photography, documentary film, spoken word, and interactive installations to make marginalized voices heard and urgent issues impossible to ignore.

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Jessie Fahay is a visionary theatre producer who has spent 17 years creating provocative productions that spark change beyond the stage. Merging artistic excellence with social impact, she pioneered a model post-show conversations with human rights leaders and integrated philanthropy. In addition to delivering a A TEDx taylored on arts-driven advocacy, Jessie has spoken on educational affordability nationwide. As an actor/producer with an MFA and MBA, she bridges the worlds of artistic innovation and strategic leadership, proving that theatre isn't just entertainment—it's a catalyst for dialogue, empathy, and transformative action on critical human rights issues.

Tech required would be:

Opportunities for projections
Microphone