I’ve been a featured speaker at more than a hundred events around the country. I get a kick out of speaking to audiences of all ages about storytelling, media, digital spaces, the changing face of content, education, and well, following one’s passion.
If you’re interested in bringing me to your school, company, community group or event as a panelist, workshop facilitator, presenter or keynote, tell us a little bit more about your needs by completing this appearance request form.
Once complete, someone will be in touch, pronto. Promise. You can also send general inquiries to: annie [at] pridecollaborative.com.
2013 Events
November 11-12, 2013
Confab Higher Ed
Atlanta, GA
I’m facilitating a presentation about transmedia for higher ed institutions.
May 15 & 17, 2013
Pen Faulkner Writers in Schools Program
Baltimore, MD
As part of the Pen Faulkner program, I’m visiting several high schools to discuss my book Patterson Heights.
May 4, 2013
StoriesLab
Washington, DC
StoriesLead is organizing this half-day exploration into the possibilities of story which was co-presented by Pride Collaborative and the Center for Social Media.
April 26, 2013
diy days
New York, NY
Pride Collaborative served as a media partner for this wonderful event and captured the story of the event in real-time using Twitter and Storify.
April 18, 2013
Defining a Hip-Hop Aesthetic
Bowie University
Bowie, MD
I’m a guest lecturer at Bowie University on Defining a Hip-Hop Aesthetic.
April 16, 2013
A Digital Storytelling Workshop
National Democratic Institute
Washington, DC
As part of StoriesLead, I’m facilitating a 90-minute brown bag lunch workshop about digital storytelling for nonprofits.
March 25-27, 2013
Presentation: Developing Educational Content for Use Inside and Outside the Classroom
Confab London
London, England
I’m delivering a presentation about incorporating educational materials into content strategy.
February 20, 2013
Workshop: #BetheDream
Towson University
Towson, MD
I’m facilitating an hour-long workshop integrating storytelling, social media, and past/present history.
February 19, 2013
When Story Turned Social
The Powerhouse
Washington, DC
StoriesLead is organizing this event for Social Media Week DC. Register here.
February 14, 2013
Salon: Story Innovation
National Endowment for the Arts
Washington, DC
As part of StoriesLead. I’m facilitating a presentation about trends in story innovation.
PAST 2012 EVENTS
July 18, 2012
Can I Kick It?
Youth Media Training
Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Jackson, Mississippi
Workshop Facilitator: Day-long youth workshop about storytelling and media making
July 23-24, 2012
International AIDS Conference
Washington, DC
For the Me @ 30 campaign, a project of Pride Collaborative
August 7 – 9, 2012
National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing and Media
Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Atlanta, GA
Presenter: Not-One Size Fits All: Engaging Black College Students In the Fight Against HIV/AIDS
For the Me @ 30 campaign, a project of Pride Collaborative
May 12, 2012
Museum of African Diaspora
San Francisco, CA
Facilitating Workshop: Story as a Teaching Tool in the Classroom.
Teacher Training for Slavery by Another Name
Teachers: This workshop is free of charge. Click here to register. Space is limited!
April 28, 2012
Minnesota Humanities Foundation
St. Paul, Minnesota
Facilitating Workshop: Story as a Teaching Tool in the Classroom.
Teacher Training for Slavery by Another Name
Teachers: This workshop is free of charge. Click here to register. Space is limited!
April 14, 2012
Howard County Library
Columbia, MD
Writing Talk for Teens via Skype
April 1-3, 2012
Sex: Tech Conference
San Francisco, CA
Presenter for “One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Reaching Youth of Color”
The Me @ 30 crew will be discussing our work.
March 22-24, 2012
National Council for History Education Annual Conference
Kansas City, MO
Facilitating Workshop: Using Film in the Classroom
Based on educational materials for Slavery by Another Name
March 14, 2012
Women and Girls Day Observation
Bennett College
Greensboro, NC
Me @ 30 will host a variety of interactive activities.
March 3, 2012
DIY Days
New York, NY
I will be presenting on the use of storytelling in curriculum development.
March 1, 2012
Women and Girls Day Observation
Howard University
Washington, DC
Me @ 30 will host a variety of interactive activities.
February 25, 2012
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School
Atlanta, GA
Teacher Training for Slavery by Another Name
Teachers: This workshop is free of charge. Visit back for a registration link.
February 7, 2012
National Black AIDS Awareness Day Observation
Howard University
Washington, DC
Me @ 30 will host a variety of interactive activities.
January 25, 2012
WHUT, Howard University
Washington, DC
Facilitating Workshop: Digital Storytelling in the Classroom
Teacher Training for Slavery by Another Name
Teachers: This workshop is free of charge. Visit the link above to register. Space is limited!
January 21, 2012
Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Jackson, Mississippi
Facilitating Workshop: Digital Storytelling in the Classroom
Teacher Training for Slavery by Another Name
Teachers: This workshop is free of charge. Visit the link above to register. Space is limited!
January 13-14, 2012
Bennett College
Greensboro, NC
Facilitating media training for Me @ 30 Campaign.
September 23, 2012
Brooklyn Book Festival
Brooklyn, NY
Panel Moderator for Gone But Not Forgotten. Francine Prose (My New American Life), Patrick Somerville (This Bright River), and Thad Ziolkowski (Wichita) explore when their characters reunite with family members, for better or worse, and how the past shapes us or compels us to reinvent ourselves. Short readings and discussion.
September 29, 2012
2012 Annual Preemptive Education Conference
New York University
New York, NY
Workshop Facilitator: Hip-Hop Digital
October 5-6, 2012
FOCUS100 Symposium
Ogilvy & Mather
New York, NY
Moderator: Finding a Co-Founder Panel