C O L L E C T I V E

E M E R G E

A drama-based approach to brave conversations

Emerge Collective

Engage. Educate. Empower.

Our engaging leadership development programs teach skills, behaviors, and tools to transform people and cultures. Partner with us and experience immersive learning that creates the psychological safety your team deserves.

What We Do

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Who We Are

We are a group of multidisciplinary artists passionate about creating an environment where everyone feels they belong. With combined 45+ years of experience in the Learning & Development field, we are experts in helping people and organizations build a better workplace.

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    Spencer Barros

    Co-Founder

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    Rachel Lu

    Co-Founder

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    Martina Potratz

    Co-Founder

Meet our team

  • "Highest rated program, year after year"

    Janice Wells-White, Vice President and COO, The Consortium

  • “You run a top-notch program and we appreciate the partnership."

    C. Tad Brinkerhoff

    Assistant Dean, Tepper Masters Programs

  • “This training is excellent. It has shifted my thinking for the better.”

    Piloshmee N., program participant

  • “A great opportunity for people in the business to hear different perspectives!”

    Emily B., program participant

  • "Super innovating and not like any other training I’ve experienced. Amazing!”

    Eric T., program participant

  • "I lost track of time and was completely immersed in the session.”

    Nancy M., program participant

  • ”This is a valuable offering and the change we need to truly embed an inclusive and diverse culture.”

    Brandon P., program participant

  • "We have real-life, difficult conversations and had the support of skilled professionals for support.”

    Amy H., program participant

  • "The performers were really good at what they do, they got us thinking and I think people felt safe to share.”

    Yi-Shin C., program participant

  • “So grateful for the work that you all do. Thank you for your talents & expertise!”

    Rebecca Lamperski

    Executive Director, Accelerate Leadership Center

    Tepper School of Business, CMU

  • “This training is invaluable…being a part of the conversation and solution in real time!”

    Colleen M. McMullen, Executive Director Community and Inclusion, Tepper School of Business - Dean's Office, CMU

 Our Clients

Collectively we’ve worked with Fortune 500 companies in various industries, as well as startups and universities. We believe that everyone deserves accessible resources to build an inclusive and equitable workplace.

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