Artist and community strategist, Stephanie Pruitt-Gaines (she/her) dedicates her energy to collective impact in the arts, education and wellness. As a working poet, social practice artist and former creative writing professor championing accessibility, her artwork has appeared in books, galleries, museums, baseball stadiums, poetry vending machines, multi-sensory installations and on restaurant menus. Essence Magazine named her one of their "40 Favorite Poets." The TEDx speaker empowers artists to sustain their craft through “No Starving Artist” business workshops. A three-year hiatus spent caring for her in-laws dealing with Alzheimer's and end-stage illnesses shifted Stephanie’s trajectory. Understanding and alleviating the personal and professional strains surrounding burnout fuels her current work. Stephanie is “happy dance” excited to serve as the founder and CEO of The Creativity Bar, a creative wellness lab for grownups.