Episode 236: Visual Narratives: Tech-Enabled Expression
Join us as we explore the intersection of technology and storytelling with Chris Willey, Director of Technology at Islands of Brilliance. A dedicated educator and Adobe Innovator, Chris harnesses creative tech to empower autistic individuals to share their stories visually. From his artistic journey to his mission of creating inclusive spaces for the 14+ community, this episode unveils how Chris makes the educational revolution irresistible, one story at a time.
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Director of Technology
I'm the Director of Technology at Islands of Brilliance, where I harness creative technologies to empower autistic individuals to visually share their stories. My work revolves around developing Digital Academy programs for the 14+ community, leading a team of Creative Technologists, and supporting community upskilling efforts. I'm also proud to be an Adobe Innovator, collaborating with the Adobe for Education team. In essence, I'm on a mission to make the education revolution irresistible.
Willey earned a Master of Fine Arts from the San Francisco Art Institute and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design.
Willey lives and works in Milwaukee, WI.
One more thing...
I am lucky, I have a wonderful wife, family, and close circle of friends that give meaning and value to my life. Husband, Friend, Creative, Educator, Gardener, Foodie, and Technophile. 1/2 Hippie & 1/2 Geek. I am here, as in on this planet, to 'help.' Specifically, I help others by helping them share their stories visually. My main question is: "How do we create spaces where we can see each other for our potential?"
