Hershawna Frison

Hershawna Frison is the Director of Education and Strategic Partnerships for Journeys in Film. She previously worked as the Senior Program Associate for the Aspen Institute’s Weave: The Social Fabric Project. Her background in advocacy for community-based efforts remains at her core in her role with Journeys in Film. She also served as Co-Chair for the Aspen Institute’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council helping to create vital learning spaces for the Institute in support of its commitment to equitably value the contributions and perspectives of all people. In addition, Hershawna has supported various organizations in reimagining student learning experiences by designing systems that weave together student developmental skills, storytelling, identity negotiation, innovative learning strategies in diverse environments, and the infusion of racial, social, and cultural considerations into internal practices.