Biography
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Nora Yasumura (MSW) is a multifaceted professional with a background in adaptive & intuitive leadership, cultural & racial identity exploration, community organizing, mindfulness, as well as healing justice practices.
As a multiracial woman of Asian descent, she has been inspired to build cross-group coalitions, expand inclusive systemic practices, & affirm layers of identity. Her passion for exploring complex topics related to race, culture, sexuality, gender identity, ability, & socioeconomic class is evident from the moment you meet her. |
Let's Talk Professional Conference 2022
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Workshops & Consulting
Higher Education
Independent Schools
Other
- Facilitated hundreds of educational workshops, keynote addresses, & trainings on complex issues related to social identity, inclusion, & equity.
- Worked with such institutions as Harvard Graduate School of Education, Wellesley College, Tufts University, New York University, Smith College, Dartmouth College, Bennington College, Boston College, William James, College, The Hotchkiss School, Kimball Union Academy, St. Mark's School, Berkshire School, IvyLeader, NAAAP, Iora Health, New Profit, & New Sector Alliance.
Higher Education
- Worked as an Assistant Dean of Student Life & Advisor to Asian/Asian American Students at Dartmouth College for over 12 years.
- Under Nora's leadership, Dartmouth was named one of the best colleges and universities for Asian Pacific Americans.
- Founded several innovative collegiate level resources such as the Diversity Peer Leadership Program (DPP), the First Generation College Student Network, the Inter-Community Council, & The Pan Asian Wellness Initiative.
- Has served as a part-time additional reader for the Dartmouth College Admissions Office.
Independent Schools
- Over 25 years of experience living in the independent boarding school environment. Currently lives at The Hotchkiss School.
- Served as a Class Dean and Director of Student Clubs & Affinity Groups at The Hotchkiss School.
- Teaches Health and Wellness classes at the Indian Mountain School (K-9th grade).
- Worked as the founding director of the Global Community Initiative (GCI) at the Cardigan Mountain School (6 - 9th grade).
- On the Advisory Board for the Asian American Footsteps Conference (AAFC).
Other
- Serves as the Healing Circle for Change Coordinator for Tsuru for Solidarity.
- Serves as a Collaborating Faculty member for the MGH Center for Cross-Cultural for Emotional Wellness.
- Serves as a Mindfulness Certified Instructor (from Mindful Schools).
