Lisa is a storyteller, catcher, and collector. She leads storytelling events that unite diverse communities through personal story sharing.

Lisa has more than 25 years of experience in the live events industry as a graphic designer and producer. She seamlessly translates these skills to organizing engaging Compass Storytelling events. In quieter moments, she’s happily spattered in paint at Lisa Barry Art,

A nature enthusiast, Lisa especially enjoys creating pop-up story circles in green spaces near her home in the Washington, D.C, region, around the country, and abroad.

We are stardust.

Certificate in Community Storytelling
M.A. in Expressive Ecopsychology
B.A. in Visual Communications

dtWFA Certified (disaster+travel+Wilderness First Aid) (pending 2025 renewal)
CPR/AED Certified for All Ages (pending 2025 renewal)

Brad is an entrepreneur and sports enthusiast. His passion for bringing people together in shared experiences plays out on the field and through connecting local organizations with their surrounding communities.

Early in his career, Brad worked in professional sports marketing and led team building corporate events across the country. Craving independence, he turned his business prowess into a successful D.C. detailing company. When he’s not collaborating inside a story circle, Brad brings his business acumen to Compass Storytelling and keeps the story cogs spinning.

Feed your passions.

B.A. in Psychology