Theia Gabatan
I was born in the Philippines and grew up in Aotearoa and Australia. From a young age, I’ve always gravitated towards creativity, social impact and storytelling. I believe a mixture of stories, education, capital and community are the best way to create generational change. I focus on scaling Blackbird Foundation's social mission to unleash creativity in young people. I primarily focus on leading our grant programs, community, and impact initiatives. Outside of Blackbird I write essays, make websites, review films on Letterboxd, take photos and make jewellery.
Sunrise Sessions
Imagine a future where Australia’s greatest national exports are culture and creativity. In this session, Blackbird Foundation shares the story of a new generation of worldbuilders - young people who are using passion, imagination and creativity to shape the future. It’s a call to arms for anyone holding capital, influence, or belief: to back young people to shape the world they’re going to live in. Come hear how we’re building the scaffolding for a more creative nation - and why investing in the next generation might just be the most transformational thing you do.