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Founder and Principal at Fierce Buddha, LLC
Location: Tacoma, Washington, United States 54 work roles 4 schools
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Norinda Rosario Yancey previously worked as Founder, President & CEO at Fierce Buddha, Llc and Chief Equity Officer at Metro Parks Tacoma. Norinda Rosario Yancey holds Bachelor Of Arts, English And Communication (Double Major) from Rosemont College.

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Collective Impact and Equity Professional, Connector, Consultant, Culture Creator, and Motivational Speaker

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Fierce Buddha, LLC
Fierce Buddha, Llc
Founder and Principal
Tacoma, WA, US
54 roles

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Founder, President & Ceo

Current

Business consultancy grounded in equity and collective impact. Specialized in designing and delivering highly engaging and transformative experiences for organizations seeking to create greater impact with internal and external customers and clients.

Feb 2018 - Present

Chief Equity Officer

Current

Tacoma, Wa, Us

Advise and consult with MPT Departments on justice, equity, diversity, access, and inclusion (JEDAI) principles and practices.Provide strategic technical guidance and policy direction for MPT’s diversity, equity, access, and inclusion efforts.Help coordinate high-level district-wide outreach and engagement strategies, actions, and communication, and facilitate MPT’s Equity Team.Collaborate with all levels of staff, leadership, external partners and communities to shape, promote, and advance the strategic direction set for the District.Serve as co-chair of the Program and Customer Experience Team.

May 2021 - Present

Fellow

San Jose, Ca, Us

The American Leadership Forum (ALF) is a non-profit organization, national in scope, dedicated to joining and strengthening diverse, influential leaders to better serve the public good. It enhances leadership capacity by building on the strengths of diversity, understanding and leveraging of differences, and by promoting collaborative problem-solving within and among communities.

Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

Speaker Presenter

Tacoma, Wa, Us

Preparing Yourself to Lead and Sustain JEDAI Efforts Wherever You Are In Your Organization

May 2023 - May 2023

Guest Speaker

Tacoma, Washington, Us

Empower service women, women veterans, and military spouses to redefine their lifestyles and perspectives following military service.

May 2022 - May 2022

Motivational Speaker

7Th Annual Celebrating You Women’S Conference & Expo

THE ASSIGNMENT - Changing Careers2 Days - 2 Countries - Over 30 SpeakersDec 11 & 12, 2021

Dec 2021 - Dec 2021

Panelist

Tacoma, Wa, Us

Perspectiva Latina - Join Hispanic community leaders as they share their perspectives and experiences: Sharing our Stories with Community. Spanish language interpretation available. Moderator: Monique Valenzuela, Executive Director, Tacoma Youth Marine FoundationPanelists:· J. Manny Santiago, Inaugural Executive Director, Washington State LGBTQ Commission· Norinda Rosario Yancey, V.P. of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Metro Parks Tacoma· Carlos Ortiz, Writer/Director/Producer, Zeta-Maya Entertainment· Sara Irish, Community Engagemen Speciaist, Molina Healthcare

Nov 2021 - Nov 2021

Vice President, Community Impact

Tacoma, Wa, Us

Provided CI department leadership, vision, and development of strategies to increase resources, strengthen community relationships, and drive the collaborative approach to impact. Managed $2.3M out of $6.5M.Oversaw South Sound 2-1-1 information and referral call center that stood up 211 as the single-entry point for behavioral health needs in Pierce County, partnered with Help Me Grow to established a multi-location diaper bank, and expanded Lyft's Ride United to a dozen cities.Optimized and operationalized the work of Centers for Strong Families wealth building initiative. Hired new director and newly created Impact Manager.Led Franklin Pierce School 2 Generation Collaborative and implementation of the Family and Youth Advisory Council, and participatory budgeting process. Oversaw implementation of Apricot 360 to track and evaluate investments and design and launch of UWPC's donor data dashboard in collaboration with University of Washington School of Urban Studies. Led public policy strategy and advocacy, tracked initiatives and engaged legislators, designed and hosted legislative roundtable, and partnered with Statewide Poverty Action Network in the design and implementation of advocacy training for community members. Led organizational anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion efforts, including implementing and managing a Black affinity group, training board and staff, and designing and implementing Pierce County's 21-Day Equity Challenge and Asian and Pacific Island 5-Day Challenge. Served as UWPC staff lead for City of Tacoma's Growing Resilience In Tacoma (GRIT) guaranteed income demonstration overseeing workplan design; benefits protection; and staff recruitment.

Jan 2020 - Jul 2021

Motivational Speaker

Premier Moms

Premier Moms' Brilliant & Beautiful Virtual Conference - Perseverence in One's CareerSpeakers included Sherry Houston, Executive Director Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Central Florida; Angelica Williams, Certified Empowerment Life Coach; Tineka Benjamin, UF Online Student; Tameshia Walker, Premier Moms’ Education Fund Co-Director; and Amanda Brooks, Owner of Brooks Behavioral LLC.Topics included were Leadership & Career Advancement, Life After Broken Relationships, Unemployed In Pursuit of Goals, Healthy Blended Families, A Wife & Mom of Purpose, Single Moms: Loving Yourself 1st and Personal Growth & Self Care.

Mar 2021 - Mar 2021

Motivational Speaker

Magnify Your Essence

Celebrating YOU - Women's History Month - Be Ready! Live event on March 25 @ 8:30 pm EST streaming live on Youtube https://lnkd.in/gfD7HcQ and FB @Magnify Your EssenceIG/FB @fiercebuddha | FB @magnifyyouressence | IG @bemagnified

Mar 2021 - Mar 2021

Guest Speaker

Gainesville, Florida, Us

4th Annual Inspiring Women Leaders Conference 2021 - Living Your Legacy Learn & Lead: Using Impact Wayfinding to Live Out Your Legacy - Topic: Sphere of Influence

Mar 2021 - Mar 2021

Storyteller

Tacoma, Wa, Us

Pierce County Community Engagement Task Force - An Intimate Conversation: How to Support Women of Color in the Workplace

Mar 2021 - Mar 2021

Motivational Speaker

6Th Annual Celebrating You Women'S Conference & Expo

1 day, 5 countries, 27 dynamic speakers – phenomenal women from around the globe share their knowledge and expertise to educate and inspire. Whether it's starting a business, looking for a new job, changing careers, focusing on your health and wellness, volunteering in your community or going back to school, this year’s theme, "VIRTUALLY YOU", speaks to the essence of who you are, your worth and the Power of Being Unapologetically You. Be empowered. Be inspired. Be magnified!

Dec 2020 - Dec 2020

Director Of Stability & Empowerment For Community + Family Programs

Portland, Oregon, Us

Served as Director of Stability and Empowerment and Community + Family Programs co-lead managing $9.5M operating budget with 31 FTEs and 15 PTEs overseeing 14 contracts, three direct reports and all aspects of CFP programs including housing, rental, energy assistance, childcare, parent education and support, domestic violence, in-home safety and unification services providing $5.5M in client assistance;Direct, manage, assign, review and evaluate the day to day administration and provisioning of services with a focus on the development and implementation of the stabilization and empowerment services for the community.Managed Child Watch program and increased staff by 75%; modified recruitment, screening and onboarding processes; and redesigned scheduling and communication practices; and Designed and facilitated three days of a comprehensive and multisensory staff development experience for 47 team members that focused on strategic planning, diversity and inclusion, team building and self-care. Activities included reflection, dialogue, visioning, film analysis, music, movement, and self-care. Outcomes included completing division SWOT analysis, team and personal goal setting. 83% of participants rated the experience between good and excellent.

Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

Director Of Community Impact

Gainesville, Fl, Us

Department head managing 3.2M across eight programs and 3.7M in external grants across 4 funds; experience writing grants and securing public and private funding from local and federal government, as well as from individual donors, private foundations and in-kind donations; Managed In-Kind gifts program and partnered with organizations like PODS, AvMed, Bank of America, Batteries Plus, Books-a-Million, Catholic Charities, Gainesville Womens Club, Junior League, and Publix Supermarkets to facilitate book, food, household goods, school supply, and toy drives; Managed partner program and $3M triennial fund serving 35 partner agencies and leading 25 council volunteers to revise eligibility criteria, application and evaluation processes and timeline, direct and support partnerships and investments, and transition all recipients to online data reporting;Community outreach and engagement lead collaborating and partnering with Alachua County Schools, Gainesville Chamber of Commerce, C.R.A S.H., Gainesville Police Department, Iota Phi Theta, Marine Toys for Tots, Pineridge Community Center, Santa Fe College, University of Florida (UF) Dental School, UF College of Liberal Arts, UF Fisher School of Accounting, and UF Levin College of Law; andPromoted and managed volunteer engagement opportunities for Beta Alpha Psi, Check & Connect, Gainesville Food Fest, Hoggtowne Beer Fest, Leadership Gainesville, Taste of Gainesville, Toys for Tots, United Downtown, and United for the Holidays.

Feb 2016 - Jan 2019

Education & School-Based Initiatives Manager

Gainesville, Fl, Us

Managed dropout prevention program with three FTEs at three high schools increasing enrollment by 72% and 33% in years two and three, serving 124 students and graduating 81% of first cohort on time; designed and facilitated career exploration, technology, and leadership curriculum including book study, author discussion and HBCU tour of Jacksonville, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia; and designed and implemented a teen empowerment event cosponsored by Girl Scouts and Santa Fe College featuring keynote speaker, admissions and financial aid presentations, application assistance, and campus tour;Led literacy-based mentoring program serving 2nd and 3rd graders,156 volunteers and 4 interns managed by one FTE to redesign volunteer training, recruitment and retention practices shifting focus to meaningful engagement, social-emotional growth and lifelong learning aptitude; andLed four AmeriCorps VISTA community literacy and volunteer engagement capacity-building projects to double number of community bookshelf sites in year two and transition 75% to self-sustainability in year four; partner with University of Florida and Santa Fe College to implement, and manage a volunteer matching website; increase number served in annual holiday campaign by 416% over five years; and design and launch inaugural and 2nd annual United for the Holidays campaign serving families and children 0 to 21

Aug 2013 - Jul 2016

Collective Impact And Results-Based Accountability Trainer

Olympia, Washington, Us

Designed and delivered a highly engaging 2.5 day collective impact and Results-Based Accountability training for 26 agency staff and community partners•100% of attendees rated speaker as very/extremely engaging•93% of attendees rated the event as good/excellent•79% said the event was better than expected•78% said the content was extremely helpful

Aug 2018 - Aug 2018

Presenter

Bucyrus, Kansas, Us

Promoted Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Gainesville program at Leadercast Gainesville.

May 2018 - May 2018

Presenter, Trainer & Facilitator

Gainesville, Florida, Us

Inaugural Inspiring Women Leaders Conference: Ignite and InspirePresented Triple Threat Leadership workshop, an original concept presented in an interactive format within the business track that explored the three key components of impactful leadership and how they work together to transform employee engagement, teamwork and diversity.

Mar 2018 - Mar 2018

Americorps Supervisor

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Supervised four Americorps VISTA volunteers managing various capacity-building projects serving in the areas of literacy, mentoring, volunteerism, and holiday relief: Book Nook community bookshelf program; ReadingPals literacy mentoring program; Volunteer Select volunteer engagement website; and Toys for Tots holiday help.

Aug 2014 - Mar 2016

Presenter

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

Models of Check & Connect Implementation - UWNCFL partnered with Alachua County Public Schools to provide fulltime onsite mentors for 120 students in three different high schools. In 2012 we began with a cohort of just over 70 students and increased enrollment 72% and 33% in years two and three. Seeded by AT&T's Aspire grant and later funded by a private donor and the 1923 foundation, C&C also provided students at-risk for failure with career, leadership and technology training.

Apr 2015 - Apr 2015

Reading & Language Arts Teacher

Sarasota, Florida, Us

Planned, prepared and delivered individualized and differentiated instruction to at-risk student population with a strong focus on social emotional affect utilizing a multicultural and interdisciplinary curriculum in both public and charter schools. Facilitated classroom student/tutor opportunities and enrichment activities including health and wellness presentations and poetry workshops. Also served as Shared Decision- Making Team Chair, Professional Development Coordinator, National Junior Honor Society Adviser, Positive Behavior Support Committee Member, Teacher Representative for Principal Interview Committee and Knitting Club Sponsor.

Aug 2004 - Aug 2013

Saturday School Director

Sarasota, Florida, Us

Developed and implemented curriculum scope and sequence as well as create staff and student schedule for Booker Brain Train's math, Language Arts, and ESOL classes. Supervised three teachers and collaborated with Florida Studio Theatre staff to provide reading and writing workshops. Planned, prepared and delivered individualized and group instruction in Language Arts, reading and critical thinking skills.

Jan 2012 - Nov 2012

Homebound Instructor

Sarasota, Florida, Us

Provided individualized K-12 instruction in private residence to homebound students who were medically unable to attend school.

Sep 2005 - Jun 2010

21St Century Afterschool Teacher

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Provided academic support and enrichment activities to approximately 30 middle school students in afterschool program; supervised and provided recreational activities; and recruited and managed program volunteers to serve as mentors and tutors.

Aug 2011 - Jan 2013

Morning Care Supervisor

Sarasota, Fl, Us

Managed a before-school program serving 80-100 students daily; provided supervision, breakfast and academic support; and facilitated peer tutoring and volunteer opportunities for students.

Aug 2009 - Mar 2011

Guest Speaker

University Of South Florida St. Petersburg

Presented for EEX 4070 Including Students with Disabilities in General Education. Topics: Reading Instruction for Students with Disabilities and Working with Families of Students with Disability Labels.

Jan 2010 - Jan 2010

21St Century Afterschool Teacher

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Provided academic support and enrichment activities to approximately 30 middle school students in the summer and afterschool programs; supervised and provided recreational activities; and recruited and managed program volunteers to serve as mentors and tutors.

Jan 2005 - Jun 2008

Adult Reading Teacher - Night School

Sarasota County Technical Institute

Provided reading instruction specifically for FCAT remediation in an evening program for high school students and young adults.

Oct 2005 - Oct 2006

Afterschool Teacher

New York, Ny, Us

Supervised and provided individual homework assistance and recreational activities to elementary school students as well as recruit and manage volunteers.

Sep 2004 - Dec 2004

Exceptional Student Education Teacher

Us

Planned, prepared and delivered Language Arts, Science and Social Studies curriculum to students with varying exceptionalities.

Feb 2004 - Jun 2004

Program Manager

The Lighthouse, Inc.

Designed and implemented educational and recreational programming for afterschool and summer camp program servicing approximately 25 at-risk middle and high school youth providing homework assistance, individualized language support, math, computer and life skills tutoring, as well as cultural, sports and recreational activities.

Feb 2001 - Aug 2001

Enumerator

Washington, Dc, Us

Travel to designated households and conduct interviews with residents that could not be reached by the U.S. Postal Service or did not return their mailed questionnaire.

Mar 2000 - May 2000

Program Manager

Campus Dimensions, Inc.

Planned and managed marketing events for local, regional and national clients; supervised 10-25 sales representatives; and managed regional sales and marketing promotion projects for various clients.

Jan 1999 - Feb 2000

Executive Assistant To President/Ceo

Charles Kerry Associates

Managed client design projects and liaison with clients, vendors, suppliers and other service providers.

Feb 1998 - Jun 1998

Executive Assistant To New Business Manager

Doyle Consulting Group, Inc.

Supported new business and current client base for companies ranging in size from 2 to 500 employees; created and maintained client and vendor database; managed and was point of contact for small business membership applications and vendor and carrier compliance requirements; and prepared marketing materials, reports and correspondence.

Jul 1997 - Feb 1998

Executive Assistant To New Business Manager

It

Supported new business and current client base for companies ranging in size from 6-4000 employees; managed two consultants handling over $1.5 million revenue; developed and maintained regional database of clients, carriers and vendors; and prepared marketing proposals, reports and correspondence.

Aug 1996 - Jul 1997

Administrative Assistant

Moorestown, New Jersey, Us

Sites included Blue Cross Blue Shield and NutriSystem.

Apr 1996 - Aug 1996

Executive Assistant Office Manager

People United Together, Inc.

Responsible for managing agency operations including finance and facilities; internal/external communications including creating agency policy and procedures; brochures, banners, and advertisements, as well as client and employee forms; human resources including payroll and benefits; resource development including grants management and data reporting. Supervise the Youth Self-Empowerment Project afterschool program staff; monitor agency programs by meeting regularly with program supervisors on advocacy, volunteer and client service issues; support board of directors and manage special projects as required, etc.

Oct 1992 - Oct 1995

Career Resource Specialist

The Lighthouse, Inc.

Contact employers to identify job leads and provide direct support to individuals seeking educational or employment opportunities; help clients develop educational plans and career goals; and teach resume writing, job search, presentation, and interview skills.

Jan 1991 - Feb 1992

Assistant Bookkeeper

Quaker City Japanning & Enameling, Inc.
Nov 1989 - Dec 1990

Nanny

Private Home

Care for one infant and one toddler as well as provide housekeeping services.

Mar 1988 - Mar 1989

Retail Salesperson

Keep In Touch, Inc.
Nov 1987 - Mar 1988

College Monitor

Olde Kensington Redevelopment Corporation

Supervise high-school students in summer youth employment program.

Jun 1987 - Aug 1987

Videotape Librarian

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Manage KYW-TV 3 videotape library.

Jun 1986 - Jun 1987

Salesperson

Sidney S. Lutz Wholesale Jewelery & Diamonds

Part-time sales associate selling gold, diamonds, pearls, watches, etc. Process orders and payments, as well as requests for repair, appraisals and custom jewelry design. Transport work to stone setters, polishers and other jewelry craftsmen.

Jun 1981 - Jun 1986
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Norinda Rosario Yancey education

Bachelor Of Arts, English And Communication (Double Major)

Rosemont College

Leadership Gainesville Xliii, Leadership

Greater Gainesville Chamber

Associate Of Arts, Liberal Arts/Humanities - Honors Curriculum

Community College Of Philadelphia

Non Violent Communication

Mair Alight
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Norinda Rosario Yancey is listed as Founder and Principal at Fierce Buddha, LLC.

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Norinda Rosario Yancey is based in Tacoma, Washington, United States while working with Fierce Buddha, LLC.

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Norinda Rosario Yancey has worked for Fierce Buddha, Llc, Metro Parks Tacoma, American Leadership Forum - National, Workforce Central, and Redefining You Foundation.

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Norinda Rosario Yancey holds Bachelor Of Arts, English And Communication (Double Major) from Rosemont College.

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