About Emily Janssen
I'm a community-centered consultant with over a decade of experience helping people record, preserve, and share the stories that matter most.
For years, I led national initiatives at StoryCorps, where I partnered with libraries, schools, healthcare systems, faith communities, and local organizations to design and deliver storytelling programs to uplift community voices and foster connection. My work has always been grounded in listening with care, curiosity, and the belief that stories can spark understanding, healing, and change.
From leading hands-on workshops and creating public archives to designing toolkits and e-learning, I specialize in making storytelling accessible, meaningful, and rooted in community context. Whether you’re planning a project, training your team, or looking to cultivate a culture of reflection and connection, I’m here to help you bring that vision to life.

״The power of storytelling is this: To bridge the gap where everything else has crumbled.״
Paolo Coelho
Services



Community-building workshops
Recording & Archiving
Skills training

Consultation, Project Visioning, Planning
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