An Important Disclosure:
As an organization founded by two cisgendered White women, we acknowledge that we benefit from entrenched structural racism, and commit to continuing to educate ourselves on anti-racism and racial injustice, including the feminist movement’s exclusion of women of color. Included in our organizational values is a dedication to hire people of color as we grow and funding becomes available, and listen to our partners’ perspectives. We continue to strive to make our programming accessible to all, which means utilizing sliding scale payment models in an attempt to mitigate financial imbalances that can be linked to racism and colonialism.
Chelsea Hackett
co-founder and Executive Director
Chelsea Hackett PhD, is a facilitator, researcher, and creative consultant. She completed her doctorate in Educational Theatre at NYU and has worked over ten years as a teaching artist, professional development coach, and curriculum writer specializing in programming for young women and girls. In addition, she is a performer, writer, and director, working around the world, using the power of creative play to build collective meaning and engage in critical conversations.
Beth Osnes
co-founder
Beth Osnes PhD, is an Associate Professor of Theatre and Environmental Studies at the University of Colorado. She is co-founder of SPEAK, an approach towards vocal empowerment for women. She recently toured her original new musical Shine to select cities that are a part of the Rockefeller Foundation 100 Resilient Cities Initiative. Her most recent books include Performance for Resilience: Engaging Youth on Energy and Climate through Music, Movement, and Theatre (Palgrave), and Theatre for Women’s Participation in Sustainable Development (Routledge).
Sarah Fahmy
Research associate and program manager
Sarah Fahmy is a Theatre and Performance Studies PhD student at CU Boulder. Sarah recently facilitated the SPEAK: Young Women’s Vocal Empowerment program in two Egyptian cities, generating sustainable solutions to combat various social issues in the girls’ communities. Sarah was invited to present at the Ministry of Immigration’s Egypt Can 4: Education conference, and is actively working with several governmental offices on arts based educational reform in the country.
Ellory Boyd
Research associate and program assistant
Ellory Boyd is a community organizer with Boulder Valley Mutual Aid and Boulder Community Fridge. She is also a first year education student at CU Boulder and a graduate of Boulder High School. She is a proud plant parent!
Nya Simmons
Research Associate and digital content creator
Nya Simmons is a Psychology Major and Dance Minor Undergraduate student at CU Boulder. She has a passion for helping others overcome difficulty, and find the silver lining in the hardest of times. She love singing, cooking, dancing, and playing with her baby pug Luna Bee!
Lianna Nixon
media outreach
Lianna Nixon is a graduate student in the School of Education at the University of Colorado Boulder. She is a wildlife conservationist who uses photography, education, and social media to create powerful visual stories. Her work has taken her to seven countries in pursuit of powerful photography narratives, capturing the beauty and plight of our planet. She has worked with numerous Non-Profit Organizations to help amplify their voice and promote change.
