Stephanie Chavara (Vela Facilitating)

Having spent the last couple of years serving as a storytelling consultant to PBS Kids and local member stations, Stephanie wanted to bring her work to the local level here in Chicago. Trained as an actor, she honed her writing skills as a company member with 2nd Story and many other storytelling organizations in Chicago. She has been teaching writing, physical theater, group dynamics, and facilitating inter-organizational needs at various arts organizations in Chicago and continues to work as Workshop Manager for Montana Shakespeare in the Parks