GCDD Storytelling Project
GCDD Storytelling Project
Story Collector, Lead Artist, Project Coordinator
2018-2024
The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) Story Collection Project is a collection of stories representing the experience of individuals living with a developmental disability in Georgia. These stories, accompanied by professional photographs, are instrumental in the advocacy efforts of GCDD to advocate for Georgians living with disabilities.
I wrote more than 100 stories for this project over the course of six years, administrated the project (designed strategy, wrote/administered budgets), and supervised other team members.
Press for the GCDD Storytelling Project
- Segment about Hidden Voices (starts at 35:08) – WABE’s Closer Look with Rose Scott
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution – October 2019
Hidden Voices
Podcast Host/Co-writer
2019
The podcast inspired by the GCDD Storytelling Project is a testament to the power of storytelling as a way of embracing intersectionality, leveling the playing field, and ensuring that the quietest voices among us get heard loud and clear.
As a partnership between the participants, GCDD, Resurgens Impact Consulting, L’arche Atlanta, StoryMuse, and Frqncy Media, it is also a testament to the power of collaborative processes.
Hidden Voices is available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, and Stitcher.
Treasure Maps & A Seat at the Table
Lead Artist
2021-2024
Pop-up, outdoor storytelling/advocacy events all over Georgia featuring original films of people intellectual / developmental disabilities. See case study.
“Intelligent, thorough, and intuitive are words that come to mind when I think about Shannon. Shannon and I worked together on The Storytelling Project through the GA Council on Developmental Disabilities. Shannon was excellent at working with a diverse group of participants with a wide range of developmental disabilities. Her skill connecting with people and translating that connection and the person’s story into written form was an asset to the project and elevated the quality of project overall. She also makes the most delicious coffee with her own special ingredients! Shannon would make a solid contribution to any project as lead or as a member of a team.”
GCDD Storytelling Project
Story Collector
The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) Story Collection Project is a collection of stories representing the experience of individuals living with a developmental disability in Georgia. These stories, accompanied by professional photographs, are instrumental in the efforts of GCDD to advocate for Georgians living with disabilities.
Hidden Voices
Host/Co-writer
The podcast inspired by the GCDD Storytelling Project is a testament to the power of storytelling as a way of embracing intersectionality, leveling the playing field, and ensuring that the quietest voices among us get heard loud and clear.
As a partnership between the participants, GCDD, Resurgens Impact Consulting, L’arche Atlanta, StoryMuse, Frqncy Media, and Listen Up Audio, it is also a testament to the power of collaborative processes.
Hidden Voices is available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google Play, and Stitcher.
“Intelligent, thorough, and intuitive are words that come to mind when I think about Shannon. Shannon and I worked together on The Storytelling Project through the GA Council on Developmental Disabilities. Shannon was excellent at working with a diverse group of participants with a wide range of developmental disabilities. Her skill connecting with people and translating that connection and the person’s story into written form was an asset to the project and elevated the quality of project overall. She also makes the most delicious coffee with her own special ingredients! Shannon would make a solid contribution to any project as lead or as a member of a team.”