Nak Jently is a storyteller from Memphis, TN.  As a producing director serving the filmmaking and stage production needs of several organizations, her name distinctly declares her brand in a quirky version of the words "knock gently".  Because her formative artistic experiences were predominantly provided by churches and neighborhood recreation centers, she considers herself living proof that community based arts engagement can create lasting impact.

 

Nak Jently finds joy in using her artistry to help people cope with many varieties of grief, and she describes her artistic approach as "practicing art to heal" (PATH). She views her social work background as the first stepping stone on her path because it gave her opportunities to grow empathy, and it taught her how to effectively facilitate group discussions that require deep listening in order for people to feel heard.

 

She was eventually inspired to start an arts engagement nonprofit in her neighborhood so that she could share the PATH program with her community. As an arts education administrator, Nak Jently provides consultation services and facilitates workshops that advance the work of restoration. She also uses her talents as a teaching artist, playwright, choreographer, poet, and songwriter to devise and publish original works. 

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