Imagining a World of Sustainable Abundance
Joseph Tankersley is a storyteller, futurist and creator of immersive experiences. For over 25 years he has helped organizations create compelling messages about their goals and visions for the future. He has worked with national and international corporations, NGO’s and governments. Joe employs a wide range of media tools; from oral storytelling to feature films and fully immersive physical environments to help communicate these messages of better tomorrows.
As a result of his experience, Joe is a passionate believer in the power of story as a tool for creating positive futures. He has led workshops in North America and Europe teaching diverse groups how to use narrative tools to create and implement visionary strategic plans.
His most recent projects have combined cutting edge storytelling and game technologies to create immersive activities that "entertain, enlighten and empower." The ultimate goal of all his work is to continue to create messages that promote positive change and to share with others the best practices for effective communication in the digital age.
Joe is a long time member of the World Future Society, former member of the board of directors of the Global Future Forum and current member of the board of directors of the Association of Professional Futurists.