Our Team
Jasmine Valencia
Administrative Assistant
Jasmine is a Colorado Native and is currently a full-time college student at Metropolitan State University of Denver pursuing a degree in Dance, as well as is on Presidents Honor Roll. Jasmine has seen the Storytellers Project build from the ground up and is thrilled to be a part of its exponential growth. In Jasmine's free time, she trains at the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Academy, enjoys baking, downtime, playing with her dog Leroy, and spending time with family and friends. Jasmine is a world traveler and has visited Greece, Spain, Costa Rica, and countless states within the US and loves to spend time by the water. Jasmine values working for The Storytellers Project because it allows her to work in an environment that values their employees and is committed to the work they do in the community.
Jasmine can be contacted at jasminevalencia@storytellersprojectart.org for any administrative questions!
Devon Starks
Youth Program Manager
Devon was born and raised in Colorado. Devon has played multiple instruments in his lifetime, as well as being a musician in the community for the past 6 years. Devon is an alumni of the Family Leadership Training Institute and is committed to supporting pro-black cultivation of the arts. Devon is currently participating in the Youth on Record Fellowship and has aspirations to be a full time musician. In his free time Devon enjoys playing/ recording music, sewing, and cooking. Devon aspires to have consistent growth in his character. What Devon enjoys most about being a part of The Storytellers Project team is creating and providing a safe space for kids to be themselves.
You may catch Devon at our After School programs with partners: COMPASS, The Rock Center, and Scholars Unlimited.
To find out more about how to bring our programs to your school or organization please reach out to Devon at devonstarks@storytellersprojectart.org
Adrianna Menchaca
Program Assistant/ Instructor
Adrianna has a bachelor's in Psychology with a minor in Elementary Education. Adrianna has received over 100 hours of training in youth development and programs and is certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid. Adrianna loves working with kids and has been working in youth programs in the Denver Metro area for over seven years. She recently had a kiddo of her own and loves spending time with her as well as other family and friends. She also enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, listening to music, and finding new food to try. Adrianna is excited to be a part of the Storytellers team where she has the opportunity to serve youth by building spaces to uplift youth voices through creativity.
Adrianna is in the classroom with our partnership through COMPASS.
To contact Adrianna please email adrianna@storytellersprojectart.org
Bersabeh Terefe
Instructor
To Bersabeh The Storytellers Project isn’t just a job but a purpose walk. Working with kids has always been Bersabeh's passion because she believes it’s a way to meet the kids where they are at, while teaching them life-long skills for the adults they will one day become. She feels inspired and fulfilled working at The Storytellers Project. Bersabeh is passionate about mental health and with her degree in psychology as well as 6yrs of experience in pediatric psych, she has been fortunate enough to be exposed to various backgrounds and needs. While it’s important to help others Bersabeh believes it’s important to pour into herself as well. In her free time she enjoys reading self-help books, hiking, nature, art, cooking, and self-care days. Those are some of the ways she takes care of herself so she can continue to grow and pour from a filled cup.
Bersabeh teaches at some of our after school sites in our partnership with COMPASS and Paris Elementary School.