Julissa Contreras
Julissa Contreras had her off-Broadway debut with her play Vámonos at INTAR theatre this past spring 2023. As a writer, performer, podcaster, educator, and advocate, Julissa focuses on storytelling as a framework for the expansion of our collective consciousness and the preservation of our histories. Julissa leans into her perspective of the world as a Dominicana from the Bronx as well as those of the surrounding communities that have socialized her experience. In addition to her artistic endeavors Julissa has dedicated 15+ years to working within nonprofits and start up organizations with a focus on community strategy, ethical engagement, DEIB practices, impact programming, media strategy, and more.
Appears in 1 Episode
Finding My Voice
In this episode of ‘Every Step of the Way,’ host Georgia Boothe and guest host Sarah Jonas, vice president of the Youth Division at Children's Aid, engage in an inspir...
