Beth Navon

Executive Director Beth Navon joins us to speak about the Lineage Project, Mindfulness Practices For Youth At Risk.

More and more we’re find that secular contemplative practices are being introduced into school systems, and having a positive impact on the behavior and performance of our children. Not all kids have the same opportunities, however, as socio-economic and race shouldn’t but does factor into opportunities for learning, and practicing. Some organizations, however, have taken on the challenge of opening the door of mindfulness for youth at risk, and in need.

Beth has been an administrator in the non-profit sector for more than 25 years and a yoga practitioner for more than 35. Before coming to Lineage in February 2009, she was the director of a juvenile justice organization where she increased the budget tenfold. Recognized for her expertise in the mental health field, Beth has led workshops, served on panels and moderated national conferences. She has also published several articles and a book chapter describing methods for replicating the nationally-recognized service delivery model she created for youth re-entering the community after incarceration. Beth graduated from Simmons College with a Master’s degree in Social Work in 1973 and was certified in executive management from Columbia University’s School of Business in 2003.

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