About this class Everyone is creative! And everyone has a personal creative journey! Please join us on May 27th and celebrate Durham College Creativity Day by connecting with members of the Creativity and Education team who will share their own stories about their relationships with creativity. Perhaps you will rediscover your own creative journey as well! Our four speakers: Dr. Cyndi Burnett Dr. Cyndi Burnett is the Director of Possibilities for Creativity and Education. She has 20 years of teaching experience at the International Center for Studies in Creativity at SUNY Buffalo State where she instructed classes in creative-thinking and creative problem-solving. She has authored numerous books on creativity and curriculum, runs a Massive Open Online Course on everyday creativity, co-host of the YouTube channel CreateTUBEity, and just recently started a podcast titled The Fueling Creativity Podcast. Cyndi was the 2018 recipient of the President’s Medal for Excellence in Teaching by SUNY Buffalo State, was Buffalo Business First, Woman of Influence 2018 for her work in creativity, and was featured in the New York Times article titled “Creativity Becomes and Academic Discipline.” Ismet Mamnoon Ismet Mamnoon was a financial consultant and evolved to become a facilitator translating creativity from theory into practice. She was drawn to creativity when she first became a parent and speaks intimately about her journey on the TEDx stage. Izzy was recently featured in TIME magazine’s special edition on the Science of Creativity. Izzy is a graduate of the International Center for Studies in creativity at Buffalo State where she received the SUNY Chancellor’s award for Student Excellence, the President’s Medal for Outstanding Graduate Student at Buffalo state, and the Firestein Family Creative Achievement award for her work in creative thinking and facilitation. Dr. Jim Friedman Dr. Jim Friedman is a Cincinnati, Ohio native and resident Wordsmith/Dreambuilder who may be best known for creating television shows and movies. In addition to his broadcasting ventures, he has created national marketing campaigns; been granted multiple patents; written books; and has written, recorded and performed music. He is also the Chief Steward for World Creativity & Innovation Week (April 15-21) and World Creativity & Innovation Day (April 21). Friedman holds a doctorate in communication (Ph.D.) which he earned from the Union Institute. He has won 65 Emmy Awards, has been inducted into three Halls of Fame and is recognized for his creativity and effectiveness in the classroom. Najja Bouldin Najja Bouldin is a creative facilitator & high-performance coach. He has earned a B.A. in Psychology from Buffalo University and a Master of Science in Creativity and Change Leadership from SUNY Buffalo State, where he is now an Adjunct Lecturer. Najja is a deforested disabled veteran of the United States Air Force, where he honorably served in operation Iraqi freedom. In addition to working with scientists around the world, Najja works with Buffalo’s local youth getting moody teenagers to care about creativity and entrepreneurship. Resources Najja A. Bouldin BioJim Friedman BioIsmet MamnoonDr. Cyndi BurnettCreativity and Education WebsiteRegister for the EventWorld Creativity and Innovation Day WebsitePheonix Innovation Group Website
