She/ Her

Taryn Janelle

Senior Consultant

Taryn Janelle (she/her) is a multidisciplinary creative who works in the intersections of art, education, and business. Her 20+ year career as an artist, educator, and administrator has allowed her to teach, perform, direct, write, and choreograph across the country. For Purpose Possible, Taryn uses her decades of storytelling experience to help clients clearly communicate their mission, vision, and values through strategic planning. Taryn is a fierce advocate for equity and inclusion in community, corporate, and creative spaces, a passion highlighted in a variety of ways, including cultural planning and placemaking projects throughout Metro Atlanta. Taryn leverages her theatre background in crafting community engagement strategies that inform planning initiatives.

Taryn continues working towards equity in the Atlanta theatre community with the Suzi Bass Awards and for artists of all disciplines as the Founder and Chief Creative of 360 Arts BLVD, which has been awarding grants and development opportunities to creative entrepreneurs since 2017.

Taryn lives in Decatur with her three children, who are all creatives in their own rights.

Taryn has worked with: Atlanta District 2, Central Atlanta Progress, City of Alpharetta, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc, City of Norcross, Museum of Design Atlanta, Mailchimp, and Counter Narrative Project, among others.

Education

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre

  • Master of Business Administration, Management

  • Certification in Inclusive Leadership

  • Certification in Race, Gender, Workplace Equity

Skills

  • Strategic plans

  • Succession planning

  • Board development, training, and engagement

  • Facilitating board meetings, retreats, or work sessions

  • Fundraising plans

  • Project management

  • Recruitment

  • Cultural Planning

 

System skills: MailChimp, Donor Search, Google Workplace, Canva, Trello, Survey Monkey

Memberships & Volunteer Service

  • American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers

  • Educational Theatre Association

  • Co-Judging Coordinator, Suzi Bass Awards

Accolades

  • Suzi Bass Award Nominee (Best Ensemble, Best Director, Best TYA Production)

  • Arts Leader of Metro Atlanta

Taryn has been featured in:

  • Voyage ATL