Kaia Jackson (They/Them) is a healing-centered creator, space holder and story weaver who is energized and humbled by the capacity of every story to change the shape of what we know to be true. Their work centers the voices of youth, trauma survivors and disabled folks through theatre, writing and expressive arts.

Prior to serving as the Director of Community Engagement with WAM Theatre, Kaia served as a youth counselor, healing arts facilitator and community educator in a wide variety of non-profit, community-based settings, and faith-based settings.

Kaia draws upon years of experience working directly with children, young adults and families navigating lived experiences of trauma, disability, and marginalization. They are committed to learning how to hold space for healing of historically silenced experiences in intergenerational community spaces, and previously served on the Collective Leadership Team with Survivor Theatre Project.

Kaia has also developed and facilitated workshops on disability justice/inclusion, community care and trauma-informed practices. Kaia received a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Arts from Hampshire College, an MDiv from Earlham School of Religion, and a certificate from Prison Yoga Project.