The Asset-Based Storytelling Certificate from Storytellers for Change is a practical, immersive online program designed for mission-driven professionals, communicators, advocates, educators, and leaders who want to use storytelling as a tool for justice, narrative strategy, and social impact.
Watch this introduction webinar to learn more.
The certificate includes:
✔ Three Impactful Online Courses
Your certificate grants you full access to three immersive, self-paced online courses—Equity-Centered Storytelling, Narrative Change & Strategy, and Crafting Asset-Based Stories. Each course is intentionally designed to meet you where you are and guide you toward deeper, more intentional storytelling practice.
- Equity-Centered Storytelling: Reflect on your lived experiences as a storyteller, deepen your understanding of equity-centered narrative frameworks, and build the skills to analyze the stories that shape our world.
- Storytelling for Narrative Change: Learn how to design strategic storytelling initiatives that advance equity and influence culture, systems, and policy.
- Crafting Asset-Based Stories: Develop stories that center community strengths, cultural wealth, agency, and lived wisdom.
✔ Coaching & Ongoing Support
To support your storytelling journey, the certificate includes:
- A live welcome call to help you get oriented, set meaningful goals, and connect with fellow learners
- Two virtual coaching sessions, scheduled at your convenience, to receive personalized guidance and support
✔ Toolkits & Guides
Each course is paired with a comprehensive toolkit that turns learning into action. These downloadable guides include:
- Worksheets to deepen your reflection
- Frameworks to strengthen your narrative analysis
- Structured activities to help you apply new skills
- Resource lists to expand your learning
COURSE INSTRUCTOR
Luis Ortega (he/they) is a multidisciplinary storyteller, educator, and narrative strategist, as well as the founder and director of Storytellers for Change. With over 16 years of experience, Luis has led consulting projects and research initiatives centered on asset-based storytelling, narrative change, healing, culturally responsive education and research, and systems transformation. Luis holds a BA in Political Science from the University of Washington and a Master’s in Education Leadership from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Read this article by Luis Ortega to learn more about asset-based storytelling.
The Asset-Based Storytelling Certificate
Gain access to three impactful storytelling courses.
Watch the Introduction Webinar
Introductory webinar that provides a comprehensive overview of the Asset-Based Storytelling Certificate Program. Learn how stories shape the way we understand social issues, engage communities, and drive change. Watch the webinar here.
Scholarships & Professional Development Grants
Each quarter, we offer a limited number of scholarships and discounted rates for youth, grassroots non-profits, and professionals who have limited access to funding to support their leadership development.
To be considered for a scholarship or grant, please complete this form.