The Power of Storytelling
Tessa Derksen
Compute Canada
Tessa is the Senior Manager of Communications and Marketing at Compute Canada. On a daily basis, she shares stories of how advanced research computing is enabling Canadian scientific discoveries.Prior to Compute Canada, Tessa used her storytelling superpowers to fundraise, publish magazines, manage complex projects, and win-over difficult co-workers. As a professional communicator, she's always thinking about the best way to tell a good story (infographics, research profile, visuals, video?). As a human, she's endlessly fascinated by the how and why behind storytelling.
Abstract
Long before the written word, ancient humans gathered around fires to share stories. We use stories to create community, spark collaboration, and humanize complex ideas -- stories inspire, engage, connect and drive... [ view full abstract ]
Authors
- Tessa Derksen (Compute Canada)
Topic Area
People: Communication
Session
D2-S4-03 » Tuesday Session 4 - 3 (14:15 - Tuesday, 19th June, DAC Upper Floor)
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