Born and raised in Southern California, Felicia T Perez is a public speaker, educator and author.
Felicia currently works with the Center for Story-based Strategy as their Innovation Director. She most recently served as Communications Director for CSS & GetEqual. Prior to that Felicia was the United Workers Congress Communications Strategist.
Her previous organizing & member support experience includes work for the ACLU of Southern California, the California "No On Prop 21" campaign, Californians For Justice, UC Santa Barbara External Vice President of Statewide Affairs, and Chair of the National Queer Students of Color Caucus/board member of the U.S. Student Association (USSA).
Felicia is also a published curriculum author. Felicia is the author and creator of History’s Mysteries: Solve the Crime of the Time under Interact (publishers of simulations, role plays, cooperative group units and other kinesthetic learning programs), a specialized social studies curriculum series for grades 6-12. And Felicia has also worked on developing and designing Discussion Guides and lesson plans to accompany documentary films such as The Hand That Feeds. The film is about the organizing history of the country's 1st and only unionized bakery, located in New York City.
Felicia holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction.
Prior to her work with the Center for Story-based Strategy & GetEQUAL, Felicia taught middle & high school social studies for the Los Angeles Unified School District from ('00-'12, Los Angeles Senior High & New Open World Academy) and was an active union leader and chapter chair for United Teachers of Los Angeles. In 2006, Felicia was recognized as one of “L.A.’s Most Inspirational Teachers,” and received the United Teachers of Los Angeles "Unsung Hero Award."
Felicia currently resides in Reno, Nevada with her partner and two very cute dogs.
Felicia currently works with the Center for Story-based Strategy as their Innovation Director. She most recently served as Communications Director for CSS & GetEqual. Prior to that Felicia was the United Workers Congress Communications Strategist.
Her previous organizing & member support experience includes work for the ACLU of Southern California, the California "No On Prop 21" campaign, Californians For Justice, UC Santa Barbara External Vice President of Statewide Affairs, and Chair of the National Queer Students of Color Caucus/board member of the U.S. Student Association (USSA).
Felicia is also a published curriculum author. Felicia is the author and creator of History’s Mysteries: Solve the Crime of the Time under Interact (publishers of simulations, role plays, cooperative group units and other kinesthetic learning programs), a specialized social studies curriculum series for grades 6-12. And Felicia has also worked on developing and designing Discussion Guides and lesson plans to accompany documentary films such as The Hand That Feeds. The film is about the organizing history of the country's 1st and only unionized bakery, located in New York City.
Felicia holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction.
Prior to her work with the Center for Story-based Strategy & GetEQUAL, Felicia taught middle & high school social studies for the Los Angeles Unified School District from ('00-'12, Los Angeles Senior High & New Open World Academy) and was an active union leader and chapter chair for United Teachers of Los Angeles. In 2006, Felicia was recognized as one of “L.A.’s Most Inspirational Teachers,” and received the United Teachers of Los Angeles "Unsung Hero Award."
Felicia currently resides in Reno, Nevada with her partner and two very cute dogs.
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