Theresa Bailey
(She / Her)
Founder, CEO
Theresa Bailey has spent more than 25 years helping people and organizations change, connect and work better together. Her work has reached thousands of people across more than 200 organizations, with a focus on creating experiences that don’t just feel good in the room, but change what happens afterwards.
As Founder and CEO of Starfish Synergies Inc., Theresa brings expertise in adaptability, communication, leadership and team effectiveness to organizations across North America. She holds the exclusive North American license with Hasbro to deliver Play-Doh Power Solutions, combining research, conversation and play in ways people remember.
Theresa is also the bestselling author of Hockey Moms: The Heart of the Game, published by HarperCollins, and recipient of the 2025 Best Export Plan from the World Trade Centre Toronto.
Joanne WOOD
(She / Her)
Facilitator
Joanne Wood (She/Her) has 17 years of experience in People teams, bringing with her specialization in Change Management and L&D. Her industry experience includes education, manufacturing, professional services, social media data analysis and technology. Joanne is a cast iron restoration expert, and an LQBTQIA+ advocate.
Dug Stevenson
(he / him)
Facilitator
Dug Stevenson is the Executive Director of the Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board, where he works weekly with municipalities, businesses and non-profits to build their capacity toward being more effective communicators, marketers and team players in an effort to drive their mandate of destination marketing. Previously, Dug was a host and writer for CityTV, MuchMusic, RogersTV and the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, where he learned how to be an effective presenter. One of his biggest passions, he continues to host and present to hundreds of people across different audiences each year, live and online.
Our Accredited Partners
Our Accredited Partners are experienced facilitators and professionals who have been trained and accredited to deliver Play-Doh Power Solutions in their own communities and with their own clients.
Together, we’re growing a network across Canada and the United States, bringing experiential, research-informed learning to more organizations, teams and communities.
Join Our Team!
We need stars to join our constellation of Accredited Partners!
Our Accredited Partners are experienced facilitators and professionals who have been trained and accredited to deliver Play-Doh Power Solutions in their own communities and with their own clients.
Together, we’re growing a network across Canada and the United States, bringing experiential, research-informed learning to more organizations, teams and communities.

