DAVE GASKIN, "BRAVE"

I am passionate about promoting the art and craft of storytelling, and about honoring and celebrating both the diversity and commonality of human experience. I bring my skills and experience to The Moth as a Storyteller and Storytelling Instructor, helping individuals and communities craft personal narratives as a form of therapeutic support.

I am one of 50 storytellers whose story is featured in book, "A Point of Beauty," a New York Times Best Seller!

Additionally, I serve as a Credible Messenger Mentor at Rising Ground, where I work with youth, families, and communities to find positive paths forward from challenging situations. In this role, I support the Justice for Youth & Families programs, which aim to reduce youth involvement in the court and detention systems and help young people discover their inner strengths and resilience.

I have over 15 years of experience in restorative justice, violence prevention and intervention, conflict mediation and de-escalation, storytelling, and capacity building.

My professional journey has included opportunities to work with organizations such as the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, the Bronx Children’s Museum, and The High Line city park as a consultant, providing training. I have successfully designed lesson plans and led or co-led intensive storytelling workshops for organizations, including The Last Mile, The Emerson Collective, and The Trevor Project.

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