Sadé Truiett is a dedicated advocate for Delaware’s creative economy. Her background in education and civic engagement has centered on developing and connecting people throughout Delaware. As a Public Relations Specialist, Sadé has crafted strategic plans and shaped community narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.
In 2014, Sadé founded G.I.R.L. Talk (Gifted, Intelligent, and Royal Leader), a mentoring program that started with just six girls and has grown to empower over 200 teen girls across the state. Her multifaceted career also includes running political campaigns, teaching middle school English, and conducting research on achievement gaps in secondary education, which she has used to drive meaningful educational reforms.
As a Community Engagement Captain, Sadé has engaged with a wide range of stakeholders—including artists, creative business owners, and patrons. She believes that a vibrant creative scene is essential for attracting and retaining talent, fostering business growth, and creating educational opportunities in Delaware.
Sadé shares her thoughts on Delaware’s creative economy:
What does the creative economy mean to you? And in what ways does your work contribute to or support Delaware’s creative economy?
“The creative economy means to me, making space for artists, entrepreneurs, creatives, and the like to operate in a state that embraces their true authentic gift while adding value to people, places, businesses, and others around them and in their community. My work contributes to and supports the creative economy in multiple ways but mostly in advocacy both in civic engagement and community engagement/awareness.”
Why is a strong creative economy important for Delaware?
“A strong creative economy is important for Delaware to retain and attract more diverse careers, businesses, development, and major opportunities. A creative economy also adds depth to various educational exposure and opportunities for those that would not have been able if this creative economy did not exist.”