My work sit at intersection of culture, trauma-informed care, movement, and mental health. I help bridge cultural gaps in wellness and mental health support so immigrant and multicultural communities can feel more understood, supported, and included.
— The Fire
— The Root
— Nuna Gleason
— What Nuna Offers
The tone is professional, but never cold. The work is serious, but never lifeless. Every offering is rooted in dignity, cultural understanding, and real human connection.
For conferences, nonprofits, and leadership gatherings seeking a voice that is both powerful and deeply human.
✦ Immigration and belonging
✦ Sexual & Domestic Violence
✦ Women, healing, and resilience
✦ Cultural humility and community care
✦ Joy as resistance and restoration
Engaging and interactive trainings for groups, youth programs, workplaces, and community organizations.
✦ Violence Prevention & Community Safety
✦ Leadership reflection spaces
✦ Workplace & Community Culture
✦ Youth Confidence & Leadership
✦ Culturally responsive facilitation
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Trauma-informed movement, mindfulness, and community-centered wellness experiences for both public classes and community healing spaces.
✦ Public yoga & movement classes
✦ Maine Afro Yoga Project community programs
✦ Embodied movement sessions
✦ Community wellness events
Working alongside therapists, providers, and organizations to help create more culturally aware and accessible mental health support for diverse communities.
✦ Immigrant & Multicultural Mental Health
✦ Cross-Cultural Communication
✦ Community-Based Healing Approaches
✦ Culturally Responsive Care
— What People Say
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“It is such a pleasure to be in one of Nuna’s sessions–right away, Nuna creates a joyful and exciting atmosphere that is absolutely contagious! Our group had so much fun in her sessions, and everyone felt safe to share ideas, dance, let loose, and to be themselves. Though a serious topic, Nuna’s approach to mindful self defense was both lighthearted and trauma informed. She is such a pleasure to share space with, and I highly recommend Nuna’s classes to any person or organization looking to experience a dynamic, fun, and cathartic session! “
Emma Alcorn-Resource Specialist,
Project HOME Trust Housing Navigator, Foster Youth to Independence Program Quality Housing Coalition
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“To work with Nuna is to encounter a champion of the silenced and marginalized who moves those community members to the center, not just in words but action. Nuna is able to spark meaningful connection with so many because of her authenticity, her rootedness in community, and the many skills as a nonprofit leader that she brings to each project. Without Nuna the work would be greatly diminished, in quality and impact.”
Cait Vaughun
Full Spectrum Repro Support & Childbirth Education Birthing Solidarity
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“Nuna is a skilled trainer and convenor dedicated to engaging individuals, organizations, and businesses in the work of preventing violence and supporting survivors. Nuna brings people together across age and race and background to learn and grow together.”
Clara Porter
Clara Porter (she/her) Director Prevention. Action. Change.
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“Nuna spoke at our 2025 Spring Academy & Conference, and she was a very engaging speaker. Nuna encouraged her fellow fundraisers to inspire generosity through personal storytelling, transparent leadership, and heartfelt gratitude.”
Hillary Twining
Chapter Administrator, AFP Northern New England
The Speaker
High energy · Moves rooms · Vibrant presence
The Healer
Mindfulness · Trauma-informed · Deep listening
The Bridge
Cultural Consulting
The Mover
Afro Yoga · Embodied practice · Healing Dance
I offer a wide range of culturally grounded workshops, trainings, and speaking engagements focused on wellness, violence prevention, leadership, mindfulness, and community empowerment for organizations, schools, nonprofits, businesses, and community groups both locally and internationally. My work ranges from workplace wellness and de-escalation trainings to youth empowerment, embodied healing, and cross-cultural community engagement. I specialize in interactive, community-centered experiences for both large groups and smaller, more intimate settings across a variety of industries and communities.
● Founder, Wounded Healers International
● Founder, Maine Afro Yoga Project
● Certifies Empowerment Self Defense Instructor
● Certified Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher
● Psychologist & Healing Facilitator
● Cultural Doula & Keynote Speaker
— What Makes This Different
