2019 WASTECON

Dr. Travis May
Storytelling and Workforce Faculty
South Mountain Community College


Dr. Travis May has been a part of South Mountain Community College for over 19 years and is currently the third faculty member in the Storytelling Institute. His specific focus is on storytelling for workforce development. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Arizona State University, Masters of Education in Educational Leadership and a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership and Development from Grand Canyon University. Dr. May really enjoys being a storytelling professor and feels storytelling is more than just telling stories, it is a way to express ideas, passions and connecting with people. He enjoys incorporating storytelling to engage learners in cultural and community awareness. Dr. May has led the Institute’s connection with ASU’s Changemaker initiative, and in creating faculty development coursework in storytelling for the college and the Maricopa Community College District. He has created and design online teaching models for various external organizations and is currently curating the “I’m Telling” podcast for the Institute.

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