You’re a Storyteller/ Spokesperson
You know how to use stories to bring people together, amplify issues and share information to build power and create change.
Superpowers: Public Speaking, Listening to Others, Effective Communication
You are not afraid to take charge and speak up to get your point across. You are a great person to collaborate with to engage stakeholders and influence decision-makers through compelling storytelling. Count on the Spokesperson to leave a mark.
Storyteller/Spokesperson, Get Started Here:
How to Tell Your Story Guide
Build confidence in your authentic voice and explore resources and tips for honing your public speaking skills.
Storytelling & Public Speaking Guides
Check out our storytelling guides to learn skills and build confidence to make your voice heard!
Civic Actions for the Storyteller/Spokesperson
Strengthen Your Storyteller/Spokesperson Skills
Contact Your Elected Official
It is our representatives’ job to listen to the needs of their constituents. Make your voice heard!
For tips on how to write to your elected officials, check out this article by the ACLU.
Give Testimony
Put your storytelling skills to the test and educate your elected officials on policy impacting your community.
See this guide by the ACLUDC for writing and delivering an effective testimony.
Check Out More Civic Personality Types
Investigator / Researcher
Organizer / Mobilizer
Guardian / Nurturer
Upcoming Events
March 14, 2025
Partner Events
Developing media literacy and critical thinking skills are essential – and possible – in elementary school when you meet kids where they are. Using the children’s classic Click Clack Moo, Cows that Type, this fun elementary classroom game involves children working together to find clues and recognize misinformation in media sources. While in this inquiry process they must think critically – read, share and analyze findings – to solve the mystery: exactly how did those cows learn to type? Register to gain access here.Created by Inquiring Minds Institute’s student Think Tank, Brooklyn, NY.This event is part of New York Civic Learning Week 2025, hosted by the Center for Educational Equity within the Teachers College of Columbia University. For more information and to register for the online events, click here.
March 14, 2025
Government Events
Join the NYC Commission on Gender Equity and the NYC Commission on Human Rights at the Brooklyn Public Library Central location. New Yorkers can learn about available resources, including Menopause at Work, the End Street Harassment resource guide, the Gender-Based Violence Toolkit, and know your rights information for workers, immigrants, housing, and the NYC Human Rights Law.
March 17, 2025
Partner Events
WEAVE Collective is thrilled to invite you to an inspiring event bringing together researchers and activists from Australia, India, South Africa, and Nicaragua. Together, we will launch a groundbreaking website showcasing research on historic patterns of violence and resistance in these countries. Dive into rich insights and reflections on how feminist movements have driven change and continue to address violence against women and girls (VAWG) at local, national, and global levels. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with policymakers, donors, government leaders, and activists shaping the future of gender justice. Join the conversation and be part of the movement!Register here.
