Authentic voices:
our stories
1275 Starboard Dr., West Sacramento, CA 95691 (916) 410-7606
www.authenticvoicesourstories.com
Contact person: Rev. Georgia Prescott (916) 410-7606
A reader’s theater designed to stimulate authentic dialogue on inherent equality
www.authenticvoicesourstories.com
Contact person: Rev. Georgia Prescott (916) 410-7606
A reader’s theater designed to stimulate authentic dialogue on inherent equality
the authentic voices:
Jeff Pollard: Promoting authentic and inclusive oneness is Jeff Pollard's life mission. As a history teacher at Natomas Charter School's Performing and Fine Arts Academy Jeff works to foster mutual respect and civility and educate students about the tumultuous history of the United States. Through his work on the One Voice Project he has fostered artistic connections between Sacramento students and students in China, Turkey, South Africa and Costa Rica. As a long time member of The Center for Spiritual Awareness he sees Authentic Voices as a learning opportunity for all involved.
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Jeannette Eagan: A 33-year veteran educator, Jeannette channels her passions through performance, whether drama, writing, presentations, comedy, or dance, to “plant seeds” for self-discovery and activism. CSA’s Rise & Speak became a vehicle for her coming out story. Of her 15 years as a member of CSA, the “Covid times” have afforded her the most growth as an anti-racist through her roles in the production of the CSA 21-day Racial Equity Habit-Building Challenge and as writer and editor of the weekly online newsletter.
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Ayanna Kiburi: As a member of Authentic Voices, Ayanna has found a forum to connect two of her many passions: singing and theater. Ayanna began performing in theater/dance troupes at the age of five. , Ayanna was a member of the Black Repertoire Dance Troupe of UC Davis, Yemaya Dance Troup and Ebo Okokan of Sacramento.
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Rev. Georgia Prescott: Founding minister of the Center for Spiritual Awareness in Sacramento, author of Powerful or Powerless: A Spiritual Not Religious Look at the 12 steps, Rev. Georgia is also a life coach with Dreams in Motion and sits on the CSL Diversity Commission.
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Tim Garcia brings nearly 30 years of social justice, community activism and charity work to the group. As a Queer, Mixed race, adoptee & parent with mental health challenges, he always strives to live authentically. Through his community involvement he’s spoken and performed in front of thousands at San Francisco Pride, NYC Night of a Thousand Gowns & cites throughout the U.S. . A member of CSAs Board of Trustees, he’s proud to continue spreading love, justice & understanding through the performance of Authentic Voices.
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Louis Victor Gonzalez: Louis loves to keep himself busy! He is in his second year of Grad School in School Counseling; he is CSA’s Teen Director and the Department Lead for Sac States College of Education’s Advising and Equity Office. In his “free” time, he hosts Queer·i·ous: The Podcast! and enjoys exploring Midtown Sacramento. He loves all things social/educational reform, gender and sexuality diversity, inclusive fashion, pop culture, and mental health awareness.
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