Natalie J. Thoreson

Natalie J. Thoreson's background in psychology, work as a behavior specialist and M.Ed. in Social Justice Education have informed her 10 years of training experience in social justice education, youth empowerment, working with LGBTQ identified youth, behavior modification, communication skills, staff development and effective leadership.

Natalie has designed and facilitated workshops on cultural competency, diversity and discrimination for numerous audiences. Teachers, students, administrators, youth care providers, city police, social workers, community centers, religious organizations and youth from a variety of backgrounds have benefited from her passion and talent for social justice education. In 2007 Natalie was a featured presenter at the California Social Work Education Center (CalSWEC) Title IV-E Student Conference in San Diego. She is also a consultant for Seneca Center and the Community College of San Francisco training departments specializing in cultural diversity education.

She possesses an exceptional ability to convey an understanding of complex theories through the use of metaphor, concrete examples and interactive group process. It is important for her to present workshops in the most interactive accessible fashion and with the goal of empowering participants as leaders, mentors, role models and community builders in an increasingly pluralistic society.

email: natalie@invisionconsulting.org