Catherine Burns

Catherine Burns is the artistic director of The Moth, the acclaimed nonprofit organization dedicated to the art of storytelling. Under her leadership, The Moth has grown from a small gathering in a New York City living room to an international phenomenon, with sold-out shows, a Peabody Award-winning radio hour, and a popular podcast. She edited "The Moth Presents All These Wonders: True Stories About Facing the Unknown," a collection of unforgettable tales from The Moth's stages. Burns is passionate about the power of personal narrative to build empathy and human connection across diverse communities.