A dynamic healthcare leader with a BA, MA(Ed), a five-time self-published author and founder of a not-for-profit youth advocacy organization. Norma has demonstrated unwavering drive and genuine passion in positively impacting the lives of youth and their families. As a public speaker, mental health and youth justice advocate and mentor, she educates parents, organizations, and local and international communities about their responsibilities to open doors and find solutions to ensure youth fulfill their dreams. She uses the contents of her books as educational tools. Due to her powerful influence on change, she has received many accolades, which encourages her to increase volunteer outreach. She is actively engaged on governance boards, presents conferences and workshops and assists heads of organizations with methods for heightening collaboration.
