Dr Candi Dugas

A NYT award-winning playwright + nonprofit executive, I combine master-level storytelling with corporate strategy to scale commitment to communities + build irresistible brands.

As the founder + president of candi dugas collective, an interdisciplinary creative + healing practice, we are committed to building sustainable cultural, spiritual, and artistic infrastructure in the wake of systemic collapse. As a lead creative, strategist, and facilitator, I design + steward projects that integrate storytelling, healing practices, community resourcing, and collaborative creation. And I can help you do the same/similar with your good work.

My work spans script development, artist support, spiritual + emotional healing initiatives, and the cultivation of ethical partnerships rooted in reciprocity + care. Through cdc’s Creative core pillars of Create, Heal, and Build, we bring together artists, practitioners, and community members to generate work that is both imaginative + materially responsive to real-world needs.

I am known for my clarity of vision, integrity-driven leadership, and ability to translate complex ideas into grounded, actionable frameworks. Our grant-supported work prioritizes long-term impact, responsible use of resources, and the creation of models that can be adapted + sustained beyond a single project or funding cycle. Be in touch today to chat about your needs, and how my team and I can help you fulfill them.