Tricia Creason-Valencia  is a dynamic force in the world of filmmaking, education & community building. Through the art of storytelling, Tricia weaves her own raw narrative of mothering, making movies, resilience and rediscovery. She believes, deep in her soul, that truth-telling fosters empathy and connection, serving as a catalyst for social change.

As an Emmy-Nominated Director/Producer, Motivational Speaker and Co-Founder of PowerHouse, a podcast & media production studio and event space for women+ creatives, Tricia pioneers the way for women, people of color and youth to amplify their voices and claim their power through creative expression. 

Tricia is a 2026  Creative Ambassador for the City of San José; she is producing a city-wide, multi-media project titled "I am/We Are: Our Stories Connect Us”. Her documentary films have won numerous awards, including “Best Documentary” for Stable Life at the prestigious Cinequest Film Festival, and have inspired dialogue and action through screenings at film festivals and on public television nationally.

Tricia is a passionate mentor to the next generation of storytellers and has taught filmmaking at Santa Clara University, U.C. Santa Cruz, San Francisco State University and high schools. She holds a BA in Social Sciences from U.C. Berkeley and earned her MFA in Cinema from San Francisco State University.

With over 20 years of experience in mothering and media production, she intertwines personal growth with professional success and has evolved from an optimistic, young adoptive mama & filmmaker to a seasoned advocate, motivational speaker and media producer who finds meaning in the chaos of creation.