Biography

Theresa Okokon is a Wisconsin native, yoga teacher, social worker, storyteller, and the co-host of Stories from the Stage. In addition to writing and performing her own stories, Theresa coaches other storytellers, volunteers to host story slam events, and frequently emcees events for nonprofits. She works in nonprofit development and also owns and operates LEGIT.yoga, where she provides trauma-responsive yoga to people at Boston-area homeless shelters, low-income housing communities, and alternative schools. She loves sandwiches, hammocks, crafting cocktails, cooking without a recipe, and laughter.