SPARK! Educator and Theatre Artist
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I have over 20 years experience in the classroom -- and in the community -- advocating for the arts and encouraging the creative artist in everyone. Whether it's creating a mentorship program for young women, developing school residencies, facilitating post-show panels and discussions, or leading community classes, I believe the arts make a difference.
A Master Teaching Artist at The Old Globe Theatre, I am dedicated to connecting with people of all ages through the arts. Previous teaching experience includes leading, developing and facilitating workshops and residencies with the La Jolla Playhouse, Playwright's Project, North Coast Repertory Theatre and MOXIE Theatre where I was the Director of Education for 5 years. Contact me to find out more about my teaching background and experience!
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SPARK!
Innovation Educator and Facilitator
After many years in the nonprofit world as a theatre maker, teaching artist, and community educator, Lisel Gorell-Getz now serves as the Director of Program Development in the Office of Innovation and Commercialization at UC San Diego. With expertise in strategic planning, program design, and evaluation for multi-disciplinary collaborations, she is dedicated to building a dynamic community of practice that fosters connection, increases access, and strengthens social capital at the intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship, and the arts. Previously, Lisel was the Associate Director of Arts Engagement at The Old Globe Theatre, Director of Education at MOXIE Theatre, and a master teaching artist for numerous arts organizations in the San Diego region.
Learn more about me:
Lisel Gorell-Getz, M.A.| Connecting Innovation, Arts & Community for Lasting Social Impact
Available Workshops:
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Engage and Inspire: Strategies for Public Speaking: Presentation skills and speaker coaching. Perfect for students, faculty, and researchers who want to improve their presentation skills.
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What's Your Story? Storytelling for Innovators: Finding your personal voice and sharing your authentic story with others. Perfect for students looking to increase their confidence and discover how to share their unique story effectively.
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Yes, And... Improv for Team Building: Discover how the tools of theatre improv can help you build collaboration and spark creative thinking. Perfect for student or corporate groups interested in team building and fun!
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Community 360: Community building workshop that focuses on collaboration, connection, and growth. Perfect for teams looking to build bridges and create a strong community.
Clients Include:
Institute for Engineering in Medicine (IEM)
Qualcomm Institute (QI)
UC San Diego Women's Center
Summer Springboard Program
"Grateful for the chance to connect with brilliant students and industry leaders and to have a little fun while improving how we communicate ideas that matter. We leaned in, got a bit silly by choice, and walked away more inspired and connected."
- IEM PhD candidate
“Thank you so much for presenting everything within the context of safe and open practice. It was a great experience and has made me much more open to attending similar workshops!”
- UC San Diego Undergraduate student
“It was enjoyable and high energy. I came away rejuvenated after doing the exercises with fellow participants, led by Lisel. It was a thought-provoking and inspiring workshop.”
- JSOE Faculty member