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Hailing from Southern California, Felicia T Perez is a seasoned storyteller with a mission to reshape narratives of belonging and justice. Embodying the roles of artist, educator, author, public speaker, creative online content editor, and audio storytelling producer, Felicia brings a dynamic blend of talents to her craft. Currently serving as Interim Deputy Director at Moving Forward Network, Felicia was formerly the Head of Memes at TaskForce, and also produced the influential "Partnership for Resilient Communities Oral Storytelling Project Podcast," while also teaching as a Lecturer in the Gender, Race, and Identity Department at the University of Nevada Reno.
In her extensive career, Felicia held pivotal positions, including Innovation Director at the Center for Story-based Strategy, Communications Director for GetEqual, and Communication Strategist for United Workers Congress. As a published author, Felicia's impact resonates through projects like History’s Mysteries: Solve the Crime of the Time under Interact, a specialized social studies curriculum for grades 6-12. Beyond academia, she has contributed Discussion Guides and lesson plans for documentaries such as The Hand That Feeds by Jubilee Films, spotlighting the organizing history of the nation's first unionized bakery in New York City.
Notably, Felicia's recent projects include authoring online trainings, creating the innovative "Picture This" deck, and designing Game Changer: The Game of Activist Tactics" with TESA Collective. Her impactful work resonates across various mediums, showcasing a profound commitment to storytelling, education, and activism.
Prior to her work with the Center for Story-based Strategy & United Workers Congress, 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." 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 holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction. And is a proud Alum of the Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority.
In her extensive career, Felicia held pivotal positions, including Innovation Director at the Center for Story-based Strategy, Communications Director for GetEqual, and Communication Strategist for United Workers Congress. As a published author, Felicia's impact resonates through projects like History’s Mysteries: Solve the Crime of the Time under Interact, a specialized social studies curriculum for grades 6-12. Beyond academia, she has contributed Discussion Guides and lesson plans for documentaries such as The Hand That Feeds by Jubilee Films, spotlighting the organizing history of the nation's first unionized bakery in New York City.
Notably, Felicia's recent projects include authoring online trainings, creating the innovative "Picture This" deck, and designing Game Changer: The Game of Activist Tactics" with TESA Collective. Her impactful work resonates across various mediums, showcasing a profound commitment to storytelling, education, and activism.
Prior to her work with the Center for Story-based Strategy & United Workers Congress, 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." 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 holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction. And is a proud Alum of the Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority.