Sharing Space: Gerald Richards - What’s your story?
Gerald Richards from Super Power Agency joined us in conversation with our Learning Associate Tanwen Llewelyn. The conversation was recorded in April 2022 as part of the Sharing Space learning programme for those working on Remembering Together: Co-creating Covid Community Memorials.
About Gerald and Super Power Agency
Working with the most disengaged school pupils in some of Edinburgh's most deprived areas, Super Power Agency work with young people to help them tell their stories, whilst working with artists and partner organisations. Since their launch in 2016, they have published fifteen books, all written by young people. Gerald will share with you some insights, successes, and challenges around the importance of making sure everyone’s voice is heard and how we ensure that no one is left behind.
GERALD RICHARDS is the CEO of Super Power Agency (www.superpoweragency.com), a nonprofit focused on youth writing and creative expression based in Edinburgh, UK that has worked with more than 3,000 young people. He is also Co-Founder and Director of B & G, a consultancy that believes individuals and organisations flourish best by being creative, clear about their purpose and by telling a better story about what they do.
From 2010 - 2017, Gerald was the Chief Executive Officer of 826 National, where he led the strategic direction, administration and building of resources for the network of affiliate organisations located in nine US cities, as well the establishment of affiliates in additional US and international cities. He also led the organisation’s nationwide DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) initiatives to create a more inclusive network.
He currently serves on the board of the Academy of American Poets, the Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust, and has served on the boards of several other US organisations including Newbury College, My Path, and Thousand Currents.