Avrell Stokes is the Director of DocuCourse and Be Great Together, organizations dedicated to using documentary filmmaking and media as tools for community education, healing, and social change. Through DocuCourse, Avrell develops multimedia learning experiences that connect powerful storytelling with actionable frameworks for justice and equity. His directorial work on Held & Healing brings an intentional, community-centered lens to the experiences of incarcerated pregnant people, centering their humanity, resilience, and expertise. Avrell's practice bridges creative media, youth empowerment, and public health education, making him a distinctive voice at the intersection of storytelling and systems change.