Cooley Comics is a social enterprise based in Rochester, NY that blends personal development, visual storytelling, and technology to empower young adults in diverse communities. Our mission is to spread optimism through workshops that feature creative, experiential and interactive storytelling. These workshops teach responsible use of accessible AI tools and encourage participants to create characters and tell stories that reflect their own personal experiences. Participants create a unique and personalized finished product in the form of a printed comic. Their creations showcase newly acquired skills, as well as a source of personal accomplishment.