Good Grief: Stories of Loss and Comfort 6:00 – 7:00 pm, Oct 13,2012 at Root Division 3175 17th St, San Francisco (near South Van Ness) A collection of stories and poetry that explores the way individuals and communities deal with various forms of adversity, big and small. Allison Towata, Amol Ray, Adam Balm, Nayomi Munaweera, and Tara Dorabji. Presented by Root Division. More info.
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Haiku You
Facilitated a multi-sensory workshop on crafting haikus sponsored by 14 Black Poppies at the Happiness Institute in San Francisco, February, 2012. Haiku You Workshop
Elisabeth Venturini A Celebration of Life
July 11, 1919 – November 21, 2016 Neighbor, friend, Omi to many, Elisabeth passed away quickly and peacefully at 97 years old. She left with her hair done and her heart open. She was at peace. She was the head matriarch of our family. I was honored to be in her house on the day she died and received the stories, hugs, and tears of her friends. Her Memorial Service and Mass were a celebration of her life and a testament to …
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Telling Your Story
Telling Your Story a workshop for the After School Leadership Track learning circles for site coordinators – Storytelling is a crucial skill set that helps an audience understand what you do and why you do it. Facilitated this training about refining public speaking techniques and organizational messaging, May 20, 2010.
Think Outside the Bomb
Think Outside the Bomb: National Youth Conference on Nuclear Weapons Issues, conference facilitator, UC Santa Barbara, August, 2005. http://www.wagingpeace.org/menu/programs/youth-outreach/youth-conference/index7.htm
Nuclear Posture Review
US Nuclear Policy, Abolition 2000, Global Caucus, World Social Forum, Mumbai, India. Spoke on US nuclear policy including plans to develop the “Robust Nuclear Earth Penetrator,” January 2004. http://www.wagingpeace.org/articles/2004/01/27_coffey_another-world.htm