Hephzibah Dutt has over 12 years combined work experience in creative communications, writing, non-profit management, higher education, and coaching/consulting. Her versatile and dynamic skill-set includes artistic and production leadership in multiple modes of high-impact editorial writing, ideation and concept development, program development; and training and presentation management. Drawing from her experience as an artistic director and producer in the performing arts, Hephzibah is highly skilled at leading collaborations and maximizing the contributions of team-members. Indeed, whether producing theatre, events or marketing materials, Hephzibah activates her broad experience to provide the kind of creative vision that takes a project from conceptualization all the way to production/final asset. Hephzibah excels at fostering strategic relationships, connecting people and growing community. Throughout her career, she has been called upon to advise, consult and train in matters of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion/ cultivating communities of Diversity and Belonging. In her social and professional life, Hephzibah utilizes the tools of theater, storytelling and performance studies for community engagement, diversity education, advocacy and social dialogue. A Third-Culture Kid from a globe-trotting family, Hephzibah has lived in the India, Oman, United Arab Emirates, and now calls Kansas City, MO home. Inspired by her foundational training as a theatre artist and educator, "Story, Service, and Community" form the heart of Hephzibah's personal manifesto.