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Dr. Stefanie Benjamin

Improvisation Facilitator, Co-Founder of CODE & Associate Professor of Tourism Studies at the University of Tennessee

Dr. Stefanie Benjamin
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Knoxville, TN, USA
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Academic, Belonging, Comedy, DEI, Diversity & Inclusion, Personal Growth, Professors, Sustainability, Travel
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Dr. Stefanie Benjamin Biography

Dr. Stefanie Benjamin is the co-founder of CODE, Associate Professor of Tourism Studies at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, and an improvisational theater game facilitator. Her research seeks to challenge existing paradigms and traditional perspectives, offering fresh insights and transformative perspectives to the tourism and higher education field.

With an extensive publication record, Dr. Benjamin has published numerous academic journal articles amplifying counter-narratives and disseminating this research within popular press pieces, including AFAR Travel Magazine, the Conversation, and Conde Nast Traveler. Beyond her academic pursuits, Dr. Benjamin actively engages in community outreach and collaboration with industry leaders and organizations striving to bridge the gap between academia and the tourism industry.

Driven by a deep-rooted commitment to disrupting dominant ideologies, Dr. Benjamin continues to make ‘good trouble’ through her research, teaching, and service. Her critical scholarship serves as a pedagogical framework, shedding light on how oppressive systems must be dismantled in order to reimagine a more inclusive and sustainable academic and touristic world.

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Dr. Stefanie Benjamin Speaking Topics

  • Navigating Uncomfortable Conversations: Embracing Discomfort for Growth

    This presentation delves into the importance of embracing discomfort as a catalyst for personal and organizational growth, particularly in discussions surrounding equity, diversity, and inclusion. It offers strategies for navigating challenging conversations constructively and fostering a culture of openness and learning. We will participate in improvisation theater games.

  • Listen, React, Connect: Improv for Active & Empathetic Listening

    This interactive workshop utilizes the principles and techniques of improvisational theater to enhance participants' active and empathetic listening skills. Through a series of engaging improv games and exercises, participants will learn to tune into verbal and nonverbal cues, respond authentically in the moment, and build meaningful connections with others.

    The workshop begins with warm-up activities designed to foster a sense of trust and collaboration within the group. Participants will then delve into a variety of improv games that emphasize the importance of attentive listening, quick thinking, and supportive communication.

    Through playful exploration and reflection, participants will discover how to:

    • Stay fully present and engaged in conversations.
    • Validate others' perspectives and experiences.
    • Adapt and respond flexibly to unexpected situations.
    • Cultivate empathy and understanding through active listening.

    By the end of the workshop, participants will leave with practical skills and strategies they can apply in their personal and professional lives to become more effective communicators, collaborators, and empathetic listeners. Whether in the workplace, social settings, or everyday interactions, the principles of improv will empower participants to foster deeper connections and build stronger relationships with those around them.

  • Creating Inclusive Spaces: Strategies for Fostering Belonging & Equity

    This presentation focuses on practical strategies and best practices for creating inclusive environments in various settings, such as workplaces, educational institutions, and community organizations. It addresses the importance of representation, cultural competence, and allyship in fostering a sense of belonging for all individuals.

  • Challenging Bias & Building Empathy: The Power of Unlearning

    This presentation examines the role of implicit bias and prejudice in perpetuating inequity and exclusion. It emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, empathy, and continuous learning in challenging biases, unlearning harmful stereotypes, and fostering a more inclusive and equitable society.

  • Intersectionality in Action: Embracing Diversity & Complexity

    This topic explores the interconnected nature of various social identities, such as race, gender, sexuality, and ability, and how they intersect to shape individuals' experiences of privilege and marginalization. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and valuing diversity in all its forms to foster true inclusivity and equity.

Dr. Stefanie Benjamin Videos

  • Stefanie Benjamin, MicNite Spring 2017
    Stefanie Benjamin, MicNite Spring 2017
    At times, academics express difficulty communicating their research and ideas to the general public. Improvisational theater activities can foster a...
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Dr. Stefanie Benjamin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Navigating Uncomfortable Conversations: Embracing Discomfort for Growth, Listen, React, Connect: Improv for Active & Empathetic Listening, Creating Inclusive Spaces: Strategies for Fostering Belonging & Equity, Challenging Bias & Building Empathy: The Power of Unlearning and Intersectionality in Action: Embracing Diversity & Complexity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Stefanie Benjamin for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Dr. Stefanie Benjamin generally travels from Knoxville, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Cynthia Ganote, Tessa West, Shirley-Ann Behravesh, Royel M. Johnson and Stacy Smith. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Stefanie Benjamin for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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