Speaking & Presentations
Some audiences come ready to do the work. Some come looking for answers. Some don't know what they need until they're in the room. Norinda is a dynamic communicator who reads the room, meets people where they are, and leaves them with more than they came for.
Enlightened Strategies. Human Impact.
18
Engagements
16
Years
5
Countries
What Norinda Speaks About
Keynotes, panels, workshops, and facilitated conversations — every engagement is custom-designed for the audience in the room. These are the core areas where Norinda's lived experience, leadership methodology, and facilitation depth converge.
Leading and sustaining equity efforts that go beyond compliance — building the systems, trust, and organizational culture that make equity the default.
From typing class to Chief Equity Officer — the intrapreneurship through-line, career reinvention, and building a career on relationships and readiness.
Holistic wellness for people in service-providing roles — self-care, boundary-building, assertive communication, and the burnout that nobody names.
Perseverance, purpose, and the power of being unapologetically present — for women veterans, service women, military spouses, and women leading in every sector.
Program design, implementation models, and what it takes to build community trust that outlasts any single initiative.
Serving all people — with a particular focus on supporting and elevating the needs of those who have been most marginalized. Storytelling, bilingual facilitation, and community-led conversations as tools for real inclusion.
From the Audience
Metropolitan
Development
Council
Norinda is an incredible speaker who grabs your attention from the start and maintains it throughout the day.
Michael Linarez · WX Program Manager, MDC
Complete Speaking Record
2026
Harbor Heights — Career Pathways for Youth
Career-pathways session for young men at a juvenile rehabilitation facility through KJ Jones Consulting's MyJOB program. Named the intrapreneurship through-line for the first time.
2025
Lens of Equity Summit — "Reflecting on Progress: Where Are We Now?"
Equity progress panel facilitated by Krista Perez, Washington State Department of Commerce.
2023
The Burnout Within — Prioritizing Mental Health in Service Providing
Interactive presentation on holistic wellness using SAMHSA's 8 Dimensions of Wellness framework with four structured breakout sessions.
Lens of Equity Summit — "Preparing Yourself to Lead and Sustain JEDAI Efforts"
Holistic wellness and self-care in leadership at the inaugural summit.
2022
Redefining You Foundation — Symposium #9 Couch Talk
Empowering service women, women veterans, and military spouses.
2021
7th Annual Celebrating You Women's Conference & Expo — "The Assignment"
The only speaker addressing career change across the two-day conference.
¡Perspectiva Latina! — Bilingual Storytelling Experience
Led the creation of Perspectiva Latina, a bilingual kitchen conversation format with Hispanic and Latine community leaders. Presenters spoke in their first language — English or Spanish — with live translation into the other, allowing every voice to land in its strongest form.
Women in Leadership: A Candid Conversation
Candid conversation on women's leadership with WorkForce Central colleagues.
Magnify Your Essence — Celebrating YOU: Women's History Month
Dedicated solo spotlight with live audience dialog — a direct follow-up after the 6th Annual CYWC, where the organizer brought Norinda back to give her message the full platform it deserved.
University of Florida — 4th Annual Inspiring Women Leaders Conference
Presentation on legacy and leading with purpose, delivered via video and featured during Jessica Baker and Keira Simmonds' session alongside the "Live Out Your Legacy" Canvas toolkit.
Premier Moms — Brilliant & Beautiful Virtual Conference
Presentation: Perseverance in One's Career.
2020
6th Annual Celebrating You Women's Conference & Expo — "Virtually You"
Motivational address to an international audience — 1 day, 5 countries, 27 speakers.
2018
University of Florida — Inaugural Inspiring Women Leaders Conference: Ignite and Inspire
Two-day conference opening on International Women's Day. Presented the Triple Threat Leadership workshop — now developed as the Fierce Buddha Leadership System. Served as Presenter, Trainer, and Facilitator.
University of Florida College of Law — Staff Teambuilding
Facilitated a teambuilding session for 30+ staff of varying levels and personalities. Received positive feedback across the board.
Guest Lectures — Dr. Edmund A. Kellerman, Ed.D., University of Florida
2017: Guest lecture at the University of Florida. 2018: Dr. Kellerman brought his class to United Way of North Central Florida for an immersive workplace visit.
2016
29th Annual Women's Leadership Conference
Breakout session on nonprofit careers.
2015
Check & Connect: Models of Implementation
One of three programs selected nationally to present. Reported enrollment growth of 72% (year two) and 33% (year three).
2010
University of South Florida St. Petersburg — EEX 4070
Reading instruction for students with disabilities and working with families.
From the Organization
University of Florida
College of Law
Norinda handled the challenge with a high level of energy and professionalism; she was engaging and effective, and it was clear that facilitation is one of her top strengths.
Anna Thrombley · Director of Human Resources, University of South Florida
Book Norinda
Keynotes, panels, workshops, and facilitated conversations — custom-designed for your audience, your context, and the change you're trying to make.
Inquire About BookingFor booking inquiries, contact Rob Yancey — rob@fierce-buddha.com