Creativity isn't just for kids + artists
It's as natural as breathing.
It belongs to everyone.
Creativity is a Human Birthright
It’s not just the optional "fun" stuff.
Imagination is one of the most powerful forces we have
to shape ourselves and our world.
Creativity is Power
Dare to expand your definition of creativity!
Dare to implement your vision of the world you want to live in.
Creativity is your Superpower!
Our passion is reconnecting people with their innate creativity
to empower meaningful change
...whether you think of yourself as “creative” or not!
Creative Catalyst Manifesto
We are so much more than just pretty pictures
You can count on us to be…
Change Agents
Our primary purpose is to serve the collaborative process and the people that drive meaningful change efforts.
While our visuals may be beautiful, we prioritize substance over aesthetics.
We are change agents, not window dressers.
Strategic Partners
We cultivate long-term working relationships with other like-minded visionaries to catalyze meaning change.
We go deep, we stay committed and see things through to the end.
We embrace creative friction as the force that “polishes the stone” into something better.
Inspiring Collaborators
We radiate creativity, empowering participants, audiences— and also our clients and collaborators!
Creativity isn’t just our superpower -- it’s yours too!
Don’t be surprised if you find yourself brushing off your own creative passions after working together …
Team Creative Catalyst
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Katherine Torrini
Graphic Facilitator + Recorder, Founder
Katherine Torrini is a creativity expert, visual strategist and innovation catalyst who has brought her visual magic to the likes of NASA, Dell, Coca-Cola, KPMG, Southwest Airlines and The Institute for the Future.
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Visual Storyteller & Idea Synthesizer
A life-long artist and visual journaler, Katherine has found the perfect professional niche where her superpower of “thinking outside her brain” is highly prized and sought after: Graphic Recording and Visual Facilitation. She travels the world drawing real-time, mural-sized, infographics at conferences, talks and corporate events, where these spontaneous visuals mesmerize viewers, activate creative problem solving and unlock the wisdom of the room.
Creativity Cheerleader & Inner Critic Wrangler
In her coaching and mentoring work, Katherine supports visionary leaders to foster cultures of creativity. She also works with individuals called to self-expression as a soul path—whether in the arts and music or in heart-centered entrepreneurship.
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Stephanie Koller
Operations Manager
With 20+ years of experience in project management, financial services, and operations, Stephanie is the person you want when things need to get done—and done well.
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She's all about smooth systems, clear communication, and making sure customers feel supported every step of the way.
At Creative Catalyst, Stephanie brings structure to creativity and sprinkles just the right amount of magic to keep projects flowing, deadlines met, and clients smiling. Whether behind the scenes or connecting directly with customers, she’s motivated by being helpful and making sure everything—and everyone—is taken care of.
She’s the calm in the storm, the checklist queen, and the friendly voice that keeps things on track.
Outside of work, you’ll find Stephanie soaking up nature, flowing through yoga, or adventuring with her husband and twin daughters—always finding the balance that fuels her spark.
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Renatta Algalarrondo
Graphic Recorder
Renatta’s artistic journey began as a lifelong passion for visual storytelling, which she transformed into a thriving career as a professional Visual Practitioner.
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With over 15 years of experience, she's been recording live and virtual meetings for executives, boards and their teams, creating illustrations and custom charts, and facilitating idea walls at small and large events.
Known for her business acumen and global perspective, Renatta is often called upon to capture the essence of international, multicultural events in real time. Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English, she’s a go-to resource for some of the largest institutions worldwide, bringing clarity and connection to diverse audiences. A trailblazer in her field, Renatta is a co-founder and board member of the IFVP Institute, the nonprofit arm of the global association for visual practitioners.
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Jessica Jarvis
Graphic Facilitator + Recorder
Making group conversations visible, Jessica is a highly effective graphic recorder, meeting process designer, and facilitator with extensive experience in the areas of strategy formation, change management, and scenario planning.
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Using her skills in deep listening, information synthesis, and intuitive visual processing, she optimizes group learning and productivity during real-time graphic recording.
Jessica has worked on strategic planning, multi-stakeholder engagement and leadership development initiatives for over ten years with clients in a host of industries such as energy, arts, biotech, government, education, healthcare, banking/financial services, law, and media. Jessica travels the country designing and recording highly complex senior-level meetings for clients that range from Fortune 500 multinational corporations to governmental agencies and family enterprises. Jessica earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Cincinnati and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She is also a member of the International Forum of Visual Practitioners (IFVP).
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Sharon Zeugin
Graphic Recorder/Calligrapher
Sharon is an award-winning calligrapher, artist, and instructor. In addition to making and teaching art workshops inher Austin, Texas Studio and throughout the USA, Canada, Italy, and Spain, Sharon is a visual practitioner specializing in custom maps, graphic recording, and sketch notes.
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"Whether on canvas or journal page, I weave together text and images in a layered, organic way - whispering more than shouting, suggesting rather than telling - drawing the viewer in for a closer look," she shares about her art. She is not only a faculty member of numerous international calligraphy conferences, but also Sharon was a Program Coordinator for the Literally Letters Program at Ghost Ranch, New Mexico for many years, and a faculty member of the Austin Contemporary Art School.
On any day of the week, she would rather be drawing, painting, writing, dancing, swimming and playing Samba.
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Sara Nuttle
Graphic Recorder
Sarah’s journey into graphic recording began with a passion for creating art that connects people. With a background in illustration, graphic design, and teaching plus a degree in psychology and fine arts from Goucher College, she brings a unique blend of creativity and structure to every session.
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“Art is meant to connect us and streamline communication,” Sarah shares - a philosophy that drives her work as a graphic recorder.
Her portfolio spans diverse industries, including healthcare, non-profit foundations, and global organizations like the World Wildlife Fund. Known for her attention to detail and ability to organize complex ideas into clear visuals, Sarah breathes new life into conversations, helping clients see the big picture in vibrant and meaningful ways.
When she’s not graphic recording, Sarah performs her original songs around Austin, blending her love for storytelling with melody.
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Sarah Spencer
Graphic Recorder
Sarah is a professional visual storyteller and an experienced creative problem-solver across multiple disciplines. Sarah’s deep listening and quick drawing skills capture live presentations and conversations as they are shared.
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Her magic is in creating an environment for learning that releases anxiety and supports innovative thinking. This is especially valuable during leadership development events and when companies are building their culture.
Holding a BA in graphic design from the Rochester Institute of Technology and a Professional Project Management Certification from PMI.org, Sarah is highly sought after to simplify complexity through her deep thinking and specialized craft. She is a published illustrator and writer, award-winning designer, creative workshop facilitator, graphic recorder, graphic facilitator, and culture expert.
Sarah loves life in the Sonoran desert with frequent jaunts to the mountains to refuel her soul. Her interests include writing, drawing, hiking, gardening, biking, snow skiing, and road-tripping around the country.
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Aleemna Wraye
Master Facilitator, Consultant
Aleemna has spent over 25 years partnering with leaders across the globe to design and implement transformational change in sectors ranging from technology to construction, energy, and sustainability.
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Her work focuses on supporting leaders to build the organizations, cultures, and outcomes they envision, guiding them to navigate complex challenges with clarity and purpose.
Her approach is rooted in integrative methods that challenge leaders to invest in the foundational health and long-term viability of their organizations. By creating tailored roadmaps for development, Aleemna helps leaders and their teams grow while adapting to the dynamic realities of their industries. Recently, she has extended her work to include stakeholder engagement and environmental justice considerations.
Known for her inquisitive, deep, and thorough style, Aleemna engages people across the organization to foster alignment, build consensus, and create productive relationships. This process not only drives cohesive and aligned teams but also empowers leaders with the tools to achieve their vision and exceed their usual limits.
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Stephen Bohls
Whiteboard Video Partner/Film Maker/Editor
Stephen co-founded Drawmation Studios with Katherine Torrini in 2014 to make the whiteboard videos clients kept asking her for. Stephen is a filmmaker and digital video editor with a specialty in music, documentary and graphic design.
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Stephen has been an editor since 1994, he has cut hundreds of projects including national commercial campaigns, documentaries, feature films and scores of music videos.
He brings 30 years of experience to every edit he makes, and has a special ear for what works in the realm of sound. He works on a state-of-the-art Avid Media Composer with Adobe Creative Cloud graphics support.
Past clients include: AT&T, Southwest Airlines, Lennox, Namco, Nintendo, Dell, SXSW, Sunpower and Silicon Labs, to name a few.
In his spare time, he hones his 100-mile-an-hour tennis serve and surfs the waves of Playa Grande in Costa Rica.
Our logo is inspired by a sacred symbol of wholeness through the union of opposites—with an activated space in the middle, where synergy happens. As we bring together individual and organizational, work and life, right-brain and left-brain, visual and verbal, we seek to find and cultivate that “sweet spot” where all available resources work harmoniously -- and create an impact which is greater than the sum of its parts.
