I am a skilled and compassionate facilitator who can help your organization go deep and explore questions around diversity, self-expression and sharing your personal story. I hold challenging conversations with care, with an ability to bring out the nuances through storytelling, dialogue and writing. My approach is inviting, expansive, interactive and engaging.
I have worked with many different groups from youth to corporate to seniors, adapting my facilitation style to meet your audience’s needs. I listen deeply to the desires of each group, meeting people where they’re at and exploring their journeys with them. Through shared connection and encouragement, I challenge and empower participants to explore different parts of themselves through writing, sharing and performing.
In my workshops, I acknowledge the fear that may be present when we write or share our stories. I lead by example and share some of my personal experiences in a humorous, engaging and gentle way, helping others see the power of breaking silences and giving them the tools to empower themselves through storytelling. This vulnerability can lead to spaces of connection, healing, self-exploration and hope.
I can facilitate a one-off workshop for your organization or conference, or multiple workshops for your group.
My focus areas:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression
LGBTQ+ Issues
Self-Expression and Finding Your Voice
Sample workshops:
Who’s Missing At the Table: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression 101
Creating Safer Spaces for LGBTQ+ Communities
The Power of Finding Your Voice
Organizations
“Jenna facilitated a session on gender-based biases and the challenges facing LGBTQ+ communities at a National Girl Guides of Canada event. Her approach to the session was welcoming and accessible for the participants, which fostered a very safe and nurturing space. The session was so empowering for our members and was cited by many as being a highlight of the weekend.”
“Jenna is an eloquent spoken word artist who has a gift for reaching out to students and relating to them in deep and meaningful ways. Students felt she understood their realities, and offered a diverse and empathic perspective as a queer woman of colour.”
“I am grateful and amazed at Jenna’s gift for nurturing writers. It starts from building a safe space that nurtures the creative spirit, goes on to magically nudge words forth, and gives birth to unique, strong writes.”