Using Improv to Spark Joy and Belonging explores how simple principles of improvisation can help us communicate more confidently, strengthen relationships, and create spaces where people feel seen and valued. Drawing from more than 20 years in education and her experience as an improviser, Cori Snelson shares practical, engaging strategies for embracing uncertainty, listening with greater presence, and responding to others with openness and curiosity. Audience members will leave with approachable tools they can use in their workplaces, communities, and everyday lives to build trust, deepen connection, and bring more joy into the way they lead and serve.

Cori Snelson is an educator, speaker, performer, and lifelong believer in the power of human connection. During her more than 20 years in education, she has seen how joy, belonging, and encouragement can transform the way people learn, lead, and relate to one another. Blending her classroom experience with her background in improv, acting, and inspirational speaking, Cori helps people communicate more confidently, embrace uncertainty, and create environments where others feel valued. Based in Santa Monica, she is passionate about helping people reconnect with themselves, recognize their unique gifts, and use those gifts to make a meaningful difference.