Emily Carr

Academic Leader ☆ Learning Experience Architect ☆ Creative Strategist ☆ Multi-Media Storyteller ☆

I’m Dr. Emily Carr—a joyous revolutionary arts educator designing transformative learning ecosystems that awaken human potential through storytelling, experiential learning, and creative risk. I thrive at the intersection of experiential education, strategic portfolio design, and human-centered growth, collaborating with change-makers to foster belonging, inspiration, and impact. Across higher education, youth leadership, workforce learning, and professional development, I’ve founded, launched, and managed programs that blend storytelling, community-building, and scalable design. Whether I’m onboarding 400+ business students, coaching world-class fitness instructors, or running immersive artist retreats, my goal is always the same: belonging that sparks bravery, and bravery that catalyzes growth.

The catalytic question that guides my work? Around the world, work is changing faster than traditional education can keep up. As Demis Hassabis (Google DeepMind) puts it, “Students graduating from college today may graduate into roles that don’t exist yet. The question isn't whether you're prepared; it's whether you can learn what’s next.” I’ve built my career around that question—using story-rich, community-centered learning to help people develop the meta-skills that endure even as industries change: creative problem-solving, self-reflection, initiative, adaptability, and the ability to respond to ambiguity, uncertainty, and change with curiosity, confidence, and compassion.

"Empathy makes you a better innovator.” — Satya Nadella

“Empathy will be one of the most valuable skills in the future economy.” — Kevin Kelly

Whether I’m onboarding 400+ business students, coaching world-class fitness instructors, leading immersive artist retreats, helping middle-school girls step up to a mic for the first time, or coaching medical residents through story as a tool for resilience, I design for the same outcome: belonging that sparks bravery, and bravery that catalyzes growth.

What I’m known for:

☆ Building belonging-centered learning ecosystems that scale

☆ Designing story-driven programs that build confidence and connection

☆ Turning complex goals into clear journeys with measurable impact

☆ Leading cross-functional teams, partnerships, and facilitators

☆ Blending rigor and play to make learning meaningful and memorable

I thrive in mission-driven environments where dreamers, disruptors, and innovators are building what comes next. If you’re creating programs that help people grow—with courage, compassion, and conviction—I’d love to help bring that vision to life.

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