Rita Paskowitz
Opera Outreach Fellows’ Creativity Mentor at Opera Omaha- Claim this Profile
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Cathy Solarana
Rita is the best coach, hands down! From the moment we met, I felt like we were old friends. She listened, I mean really listened, guided me when I got stuck, and worked tirelessly with me through the 6 month long process to take what was in my head and transform it into something that would not only resonate, but was compelling, impactful and informative. She is professional and driven. I will be forever grateful for her expertise, counsel, recommendations and support. Hire her to help you achieve your best for speaking engagements, presentations or anything that involves public speaking. You will LOVE every minute.
Sidney Gnann
Rita has a very natural and uncanny ability to get a person to bare his soul. Little by little she gleans your story through conversation. This was especially helpful as she coached me to refine my "idea worth sharing" for the audience at TEDx. By connecting with me, she was able to hear the story that I was trying to share before I was completely sure of how to put it into words. I hope to have the opportunity to work with her again.
Rafael Salazar II, MHS, OTR
Rita is great to work with. Her insights and feedback are extremely helpful. She helped our team step out of our comfort zones, see what we truly had to offer, and begin to craft our message in a compelling way. I'm grateful to have been able to work with her, gain her insights, and learn a little bit about myself and team in the process.
Cathy Solarana
Rita is the best coach, hands down! From the moment we met, I felt like we were old friends. She listened, I mean really listened, guided me when I got stuck, and worked tirelessly with me through the 6 month long process to take what was in my head and transform it into something that would not only resonate, but was compelling, impactful and informative. She is professional and driven. I will be forever grateful for her expertise, counsel, recommendations and support. Hire her to help you achieve your best for speaking engagements, presentations or anything that involves public speaking. You will LOVE every minute.
Sidney Gnann
Rita has a very natural and uncanny ability to get a person to bare his soul. Little by little she gleans your story through conversation. This was especially helpful as she coached me to refine my "idea worth sharing" for the audience at TEDx. By connecting with me, she was able to hear the story that I was trying to share before I was completely sure of how to put it into words. I hope to have the opportunity to work with her again.
Rafael Salazar II, MHS, OTR
Rita is great to work with. Her insights and feedback are extremely helpful. She helped our team step out of our comfort zones, see what we truly had to offer, and begin to craft our message in a compelling way. I'm grateful to have been able to work with her, gain her insights, and learn a little bit about myself and team in the process.
Cathy Solarana
Rita is the best coach, hands down! From the moment we met, I felt like we were old friends. She listened, I mean really listened, guided me when I got stuck, and worked tirelessly with me through the 6 month long process to take what was in my head and transform it into something that would not only resonate, but was compelling, impactful and informative. She is professional and driven. I will be forever grateful for her expertise, counsel, recommendations and support. Hire her to help you achieve your best for speaking engagements, presentations or anything that involves public speaking. You will LOVE every minute.
Sidney Gnann
Rita has a very natural and uncanny ability to get a person to bare his soul. Little by little she gleans your story through conversation. This was especially helpful as she coached me to refine my "idea worth sharing" for the audience at TEDx. By connecting with me, she was able to hear the story that I was trying to share before I was completely sure of how to put it into words. I hope to have the opportunity to work with her again.
Rafael Salazar II, MHS, OTR
Rita is great to work with. Her insights and feedback are extremely helpful. She helped our team step out of our comfort zones, see what we truly had to offer, and begin to craft our message in a compelling way. I'm grateful to have been able to work with her, gain her insights, and learn a little bit about myself and team in the process.
Cathy Solarana
Rita is the best coach, hands down! From the moment we met, I felt like we were old friends. She listened, I mean really listened, guided me when I got stuck, and worked tirelessly with me through the 6 month long process to take what was in my head and transform it into something that would not only resonate, but was compelling, impactful and informative. She is professional and driven. I will be forever grateful for her expertise, counsel, recommendations and support. Hire her to help you achieve your best for speaking engagements, presentations or anything that involves public speaking. You will LOVE every minute.
Sidney Gnann
Rita has a very natural and uncanny ability to get a person to bare his soul. Little by little she gleans your story through conversation. This was especially helpful as she coached me to refine my "idea worth sharing" for the audience at TEDx. By connecting with me, she was able to hear the story that I was trying to share before I was completely sure of how to put it into words. I hope to have the opportunity to work with her again.
Rafael Salazar II, MHS, OTR
Rita is great to work with. Her insights and feedback are extremely helpful. She helped our team step out of our comfort zones, see what we truly had to offer, and begin to craft our message in a compelling way. I'm grateful to have been able to work with her, gain her insights, and learn a little bit about myself and team in the process.
Credentials
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Certified Funeral Celebrant
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Experience
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Opera Omaha
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Opera Outreach Fellows’ Creativity Mentor
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Aug 2018 - Present
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Storyteller
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Jan 2000 - Present
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Speaker Coach
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Aug 2016 - Present
Empowering TEDx Omaha speakers to transform their ideas-worth-spreading into dynamic and engaging talks that will expand their audience's way of thinking. Empowering TEDx Omaha speakers to transform their ideas-worth-spreading into dynamic and engaging talks that will expand their audience's way of thinking.
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ASK ME WHY I CARE: Public Service Stories Project
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College of Public Administration & Public Service, University of Nebraska/Omaha
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Co Director
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2012 - Present
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FINDING A VOICE
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Siena/Francis House (Homeless Shelter/Miracles Treatment Center)
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Director/Facilitator of the Creative Workshop; Director/Creator of the Turtle Project
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Sep 2010 - Present
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Joslyn Art Museum
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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PICTURE THIS! Facilitator
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2007 - Present
Engaged visitors in creating stories from works of art Engaged visitors in creating stories from works of art
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Instructor, Planning Committee Member
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2007 - Present
Courses: Orientation Knowing and Managing Yourself Leadership Communication Courses: Orientation Knowing and Managing Yourself Leadership Communication
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University of Nebraska System
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Faculty
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Jun 2004 - Present
Teacher of STORYTELLING AND EDUCATION, a graduate-level course in the College of Education. Teacher of STORYTELLING AND EDUCATION, a graduate-level course in the College of Education.
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The Collective for Hope: Grief's Journey, HEALing Embrace, Ted E. Bear Hollow
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Storyteller-in Residence
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2004 - Present
Facilitator (Storytelling, Creative Writing) at Camp Hope, a camp for grieving teens; Facilitator of Communications Training; Diversity Panel Member. Facilitator (Storytelling, Creative Writing) at Camp Hope, a camp for grieving teens; Facilitator of Communications Training; Diversity Panel Member.
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Creative Healing Coordinator/Facilitator
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2002 - Present
Directed and participated in a program using the arts (Music, Movement/Dance, Poetry, Visual Art and Storytelling) as tools in the healing of grief. Directed and participated in a program using the arts (Music, Movement/Dance, Poetry, Visual Art and Storytelling) as tools in the healing of grief.
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Storytelling Performer; Storytelling/Theatre/Writing Teaching Artist
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Jan 2000 - Present
Rostered storytelling concert performer; residency facilitator in schools and communities. Rostered storytelling concert performer; residency facilitator in schools and communities.
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Professional Storyteller & Facilitator
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Jan 1995 - Present
Free-lance Storyteller working in the fields of education, business, healthcare, bereavement and more as both a performer and workshop/retreat facilitator. Free-lance Storyteller working in the fields of education, business, healthcare, bereavement and more as both a performer and workshop/retreat facilitator.
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Instructor
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2004 - Oct 2016
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TEDxOmaha Presenter
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Oct 2015 - Oct 2015
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Temple Israel
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Religious Institutions
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100 - 200 Employee
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Holocaust Educator
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Jan 1999 - 2012
Teacher of HATE HUMANITY AND THE HOLOCAUST to Middle and High School students. Teacher of HATE HUMANITY AND THE HOLOCAUST to Middle and High School students.
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Project Interfaith
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advisory Board Member
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2009 - 2011
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Presenter
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2010 - 2010
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Omaha Community Playhouse
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Outreach Teaching Artist
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2006 - 2010
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Co-founder; Creative Director; Workshop Creator/Facilitator
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Mar 2003 - 2010
A unique hands-on program (under the aegis of the Centering Corporation - the nation's oldest and largest grief resource center) featuring professional artists introducing the arts as tools for healing grief. Special programs are offered for the bereaved, for bereavement specialists and for educators. A unique hands-on program (under the aegis of the Centering Corporation - the nation's oldest and largest grief resource center) featuring professional artists introducing the arts as tools for healing grief. Special programs are offered for the bereaved, for bereavement specialists and for educators.
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Master Teacher/Teaching Artist
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Jun 2000 - 2010
An aesthetic education program aimed at bringing an understanding and appreciation of the Arts to students of elementary, middle and high school ages. An aesthetic education program aimed at bringing an understanding and appreciation of the Arts to students of elementary, middle and high school ages.
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Curriculum Designer
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2006 - 2007
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Education
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University of Nebraska at Omaha
Bachelor of Arts, Speech and Drama
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