Historical biased language in conservation
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Creative Storyteller, Playwright, Animation Timer, Non-traditional Arts & Science Communicator and Educator
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Gills! Gills! Gills! by Celeste Mari Williams. ReAct Theater and Parley Productions, 12th Avenue Arts, Seattle, WA. August 2019. Photos by Robert Falk.
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Storytelling enlightens, engages, and entertains.
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The intersection of arts and sciences foster empathy for people of all backgrounds to create a more inclusive and equitable world.
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This is me
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As a storyteller, I...
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Craft compelling narratives that motivate and empower people
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Facilitate discussions with multiple points of view and perspectives
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Galvanize engagement and support projects through creative conduits
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Translate and present complex ideas to various audiences and stakeholders
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Synthesize relevant scientific literature and develop guidelines based on best practices
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Collaborate across disciplines, departments, and teams to identify and produce stories for print and digital publications/websites
Writing Research Content Creation Facilitation Producing Synthesizing
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I help arts, science, and informal education organizations tell stories through engaging entertainment.
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As a playwright, I have merged animal natural histories and behaviors with topical social issues, such as anti-vaccination, immigration, and gender politics, using my unique sense of humor and empathy.
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In prime-time television animation, I have helped companies tell stories using my creative research and art skills in a collaborative team environment.
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Through creative storytelling, I intersect science, conservation, history, and current social issues.
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Rehearsal of Beaver Town by Celeste Mari Williams. Expand Upon: Immigration, Mirror Stage Productions, Seattle, WA. Photo by Celeste Williams.
Recent Blog Posts
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Celeste's Bio
Celeste Mari Williams is a playwright and television animation professional transitioning to a career in conservation. Her creative and academic projects interweave arts, science, and social justice to foster trust, empathy, and emotional connection with human and wildlife communities. Her ability to communicate and collaborate with people across multiple disciplines foster inclusion, respect, and equity, allowing for greater community engagement and participation. As a playwright, Celeste has entertained and educated broad audiences about animal science and behavior, while fostering awareness and curiosity of social issues such as immigration and gender politics. The rise in hate crimes and racial slurs towards those of Asian descent throughout COVID-19, fueled her interest in the power of words to demonize a foreign “other”. Celeste created a website and wrote a short play that investigated the social and historical implications of ‘invasive’ Chinese mitten crabs, as well as producing an event with a play reading and multidisciplinary panel discussion about Asian giant hornets (recently changed to Northern giant hornets) and other ‘invasive’ insects. Celeste has presented her research and short plays to local and national ecology and environmental education organizations.