Shanté’s approach to DEI is informed by her work as a Trauma-Sensitive Wellness Facilitator and Yoga Teacher.
Shanté S. Gordon
Head of Strategy
Shanté’s approach to DEI is informed by her work as a Trauma-Sensitive Wellness Facilitator and Yoga Teacher.
Shanté Gordon, a dynamic Workplace Culture and DEI Strategist, Executive Coach, and Trauma-Sensitive Wellness Facilitator & Yoga Teacher (RYT-500), boasts a rich, multi-disciplinary career spanning decades. Armed with an Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences degree from Northwestern University, she began in supply chain management, where she uncovered workplace disparities around gender, race, and privilege.
Transitioning to marketing, Shanté climbed the ranks in iconic music labels, online retailers, and fitness brands, until burnout prompted a recalibration towards a more balanced life. This shift led her to wellness, a journey that now profoundly informs her DEI strategy.
As a Workplace Culture and DEI strategist at The Norfus Firm, Shanté adeptly merges mindfulness and trauma sensitivity with change management expertise, crafting tailored solutions for non-profit organizations, insurance companies, law firms, and more. Her unique approach centers on aligning organizational values with culture while maintaining a people-centric and data-driven focus.
Beyond titles and industries, Shanté’s true passion lies in connecting the dots within others’ narratives. Whether coaching individuals or steering organizations, she finds joy in unlocking their potential and guiding them towards their goals. Shanté Gordon is not just a professional; she’s a catalyst for transformation, committed to making workplaces environments where everyone can thrive.
We have had the honor of working with employees in over 20 countries and our work has led us to the following guiding principles:
The desire for genuine human connections is something that binds us all – regardless of background.
Employees need trusted spaces to raise workplace concerns and reimagined ideas about how work is done.
Organizations must take bold actions to move from good intent to tangible change.
For sustained and meaningful progress to occur, HR & DEI goals have to be set, widely and regularly communicated, tracked, and measured.
We are committed to partnering with clients to break down institutional inequities, increase representation across all levels of an organization and create spaces where people feel that they belong. Are you ready to elevate your people strategies?
