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About Us
Our Vision
The Institute For Story envisions a more connected, healthy and aware society made possible through the science of story and storytelling.
Our Mission
The Institute For Story helps members and affiliates recall(remember), reframe (edit accurately) and reveal (share effectively) their best narratives.
Our Founders
Dr. Bertice Berry, Ph.D
Dr. Bertice Berry, Ph.D
Dr. Bertice Berry, Ph.D
Dr. Bertice Berry is a top change management speaker, sociologist, and the best-selling author of an inspirational memoir, I’m On My Way, But Your Foot Is On My Head, and the hilarious best sellers Sckraight From the Ghetto, You Might Be Ghetto If and the sequel You STILL Ghetto.
Her first work of fiction, Redemption Song, published by D
Dr. Bertice Berry is a top change management speaker, sociologist, and the best-selling author of an inspirational memoir, I’m On My Way, But Your Foot Is On My Head, and the hilarious best sellers Sckraight From the Ghetto, You Might Be Ghetto If and the sequel You STILL Ghetto.
Her first work of fiction, Redemption Song, published by Double Day in 2000, is also a best seller and has been praised by critics for its’ ability to entertain, inspire, and educate.
Jamey Espina, MA, LPC
Dr. Bertice Berry, Ph.D
Dr. Bertice Berry, Ph.D
Jamey started his career in Tampa, Florida as a licensed psychotherapist for Tampa AIDS Network. He provided therapeutic support for those infected and affected by HIV and AIDS through individual and group counseling. It was during group counseling that Jamey witnessed the power of one’s story in creating bonds and reducing fear.
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Jamey started his career in Tampa, Florida as a licensed psychotherapist for Tampa AIDS Network. He provided therapeutic support for those infected and affected by HIV and AIDS through individual and group counseling. It was during group counseling that Jamey witnessed the power of one’s story in creating bonds and reducing fear.
In 2002, Jamey started providing bereavement support to families dealing with the death of a loved one at Hospice Savannah. Jamey is known for saying, “We are wired to grieve, because we love and we grieve by telling our story.”
Jamey went on to oversee the community programs of Hospice Savannah, including the Story Keeping program, a program that records the life stories of patients at end of life.
Jamey currently oversees the Hospice Savannah Foundation, as well as being on the boards of the Georgia Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and the local chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Chris Poe
Dr. Bertice Berry, Ph.D
Chris Poe
Chris Poe is a management consultant specializing brand strategy, change management, and transformation.
He is a past Managing Director and Head of Brand Marketing for The Hartford, responsible for leading development and growth of the firm’s asset management business through strategic brand management, advertising and public relations,
Chris Poe is a management consultant specializing brand strategy, change management, and transformation.
He is a past Managing Director and Head of Brand Marketing for The Hartford, responsible for leading development and growth of the firm’s asset management business through strategic brand management, advertising and public relations, and previously was a Managing Director and Head of Global Brand Management & Advertising for BlackRock, where he was responsible for managing the Firm’s portfolio of brands and coordinating advertising activities of the business globally.
Before joining BlackRock, he spent 12 years at JPMorgan Chase managing a variety of marketing functions.
Mr. Poe is President Emeritus of The National Arts Club in New York City and a past secretary of the Edna Lewis Foundation in Savannah, GA.