Eli Walker
Belonging Keynote Speaker + Solo-Performance Artist | Emcee | Forbes Contributor | Founder/Author: Drunk Yoga® & The Uplift Center, curating social wellness experiences & education to build belonging in the modern world
- Role
- Founder at The Uplift Center
- Location
- Beacon, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Eli Walker
Eli Walker is a sought-after speaker, solo-performance artist, and social wellness expert who specializes in helping organizations and community leaders enhance engagement and belonging through the transformative art of play in live experiences.As the founder of the internationally-acclaimed wellness brand Drunk Yoga® (now The Uplift Center), Eli pioneered the wellness entertainment movement, bridging the gap between #selfcare and #communitycare through innovative social yoga events. Her groundbreaking work has been featured in Forbes, International Business Times, Women\'s Health, ELLE, Glamour, People, and numerous other leading publications.Now, Eli helps forward-thinking social impact leaders, human-centered organizations and socially-conscious individuals create more connected communities through her experiential talks, workshops, one-woman shows and immersive wellness activities that seamlessly blend mindfulness practices, storytelling, and interactive games. When you work with Eli, you can expect to play, move, laugh, and walk away empowered with practical tools to build a more connected world.With 15+ years of experiences as a social wellness entrepreneur and belonging expert, and a BFA in Theater from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Eli has supported tens of thousands of individuals and hundreds of institutions worldwide - including NYU, Columbia University, Barclays, eBay, Intel, Google, Porsche, Pinterest, and Mastercard - in fostering purpose, well-being, and more engaged communities.At the heart of Eli\'s work is a simple mission: bring people together across differences, reignite joy, and refocus on what matters most -(each other).
Experience
Founder
Jan 2024 — Present
I run a social wellness consultancy and school for belonging, helping leaders and organizations create more engaged, connected communities through play-based live experience design. My work spans experiential facilitation, social wellness strategy, and leader training for virtual and in-person environments.Past clients include:Barclays, Pinterest, YouTube, eBay, Virgin, Mastercard, NYU, Columbia University, Deloitte, EY, BCG, and more.
Education
NYU Tisch School of the Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Acting
New York University
BFA Drama, Theatre/Film
2008 — 2012
Skills
- Administrative Assistance
- Television
- Producing
- Acting
- Program Management
- Performing Arts
- Creative Writing
- Improvisation
- Directing
- Voice Acting
- Administrative Assistants
- Entertainment
- Writing
- Drama
- Program Coordinating
- Voice Over
- Short Films
- Commercials
- Theatre
- Film
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