GWYN GÖRG

Born in San Antonio, Texas, Gwyn Gorg was a curious child with a love of family, art and nature. As a young adult she focused on developing a career as a performing artist and educator, as well as participating in her community as an activist and humanitarian.

Gwyn graduated from Hawaii Pacific University and did her post-graduate work at the University of Hawaii, Manoa and the University of California at Los Angeles. Additionally, Gwyn graduated from the Theatre Academy of Los Angeles City College. 

Gwyn's career has encompassed a wide spectrum of work in the field of community, educational media and entertainment; she has worked professionally as a producer, writer, director, and performer. 

Gwyn's experience includes having co-created the 'School House Program' at the International House of Blues in Hollywood, California; teaching as an educator of kindergarten through college level students, and working as the Educational Coordinator at the 18th Street Arts Complex in Santa Monica, California. 

Gwyn has worked as a drama and storytelling specialist for the Herb Alpert Foundation and Read-A-Loud America; she was designated 'Teacher of the Year' by the United Teachers of Los Angeles in 2007 and also served as President of the African Americans on Maui Association for many years. 

As a wife, mother, grandmother and teacher to innumerable students, Gwyn's creative spirit has touched countless lives. She and her former husband of 57 years, lived on Maui for nearly a decade before returning to the Big Island of Hawaii in 2020.

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In 2022 Gwyn became a member of the Hawaii Writers' Guild, published a new book and shared her 'poetry & prose' at the Lula Washington Dance Studio in Los Angeles, California. 

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