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Born and raised in Southern California, Felicia T Perez is a juicy storyteller at heart. Grounding in using stories to create narratives of belonging and justice, Felicia is an artist, educator, author, public speaker, creative online content editor, and an audio storytelling producer. She most recently served as the Head of Memes at TaskForce, produced the "The Partnership for Resilient Communities Oral Storytelling Project Podcast," created the “Been There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast," and was a Lecturer at the University of Nevada Reno in the Gender, Race and Identity Department.
Felicia previously held the role of Innovation Director at the Center for Story-based Strategy, where she was also previously the Communications Director. Previous to that, she was the Communications Director for GetEqual and was the Communication Strategist for United Workers Congress.
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 author on several projects. Firstly, 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. Felicia has also worked on developing and designing Discussion Guides and lesson plans to accompany documentary films such as The Hand That Feeds (by Jubilee Films, who recently directed Knock Down The House). The film is about the organizing history of the country's 1st and only unionized bakery, located in New York City. Most recently, Felicia has authored "The 4th Box Training," created the "The 4th Box" simulation app, created the "Picture This" deck, and designed "Game Changer: The Game of Activist Tactics" with TESA Collective.
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.
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."
Felicia currently resides in Reno, Nevada with her partner and two very cute dogs. You can find her just about anywhere enjoying a good plank when they can.
Felicia previously held the role of Innovation Director at the Center for Story-based Strategy, where she was also previously the Communications Director. Previous to that, she was the Communications Director for GetEqual and was the Communication Strategist for United Workers Congress.
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 author on several projects. Firstly, 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. Felicia has also worked on developing and designing Discussion Guides and lesson plans to accompany documentary films such as The Hand That Feeds (by Jubilee Films, who recently directed Knock Down The House). The film is about the organizing history of the country's 1st and only unionized bakery, located in New York City. Most recently, Felicia has authored "The 4th Box Training," created the "The 4th Box" simulation app, created the "Picture This" deck, and designed "Game Changer: The Game of Activist Tactics" with TESA Collective.
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.
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."
Felicia currently resides in Reno, Nevada with her partner and two very cute dogs. You can find her just about anywhere enjoying a good plank when they can.