France Yoli Maya Yeh Joseph

        www.yolimayayeh.com                      yolimaya@gmail.com                            (847) 505-5947

OBJECTIVE

 I work at the intersection of Indigenous Way, Healing Arts and Social Justice. 

 SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Educator in Comparative Religion, South Asian Studies, Social Justice, Global Studies

• Program Manager, Team Lead & Community Organizer in Youth Development 

• Consultant in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion/Decolonization work  

• Facilitator Restorative Justice & Cross-Cultural Communication

• Lived in India/Nepal for 12 years-fluent in Hindi, Bengali, Nepali and Tibetan

• Certified Yoga and Meditation Therapist/Trainer for all ages and needs—24 yrs

• Computer Proficient in Word, Canva, Data Collection, Social Media, Powerpoint and Google Apps

• Experienced in Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis and Data-Based Goals Setting

 ACHIEVEMENTS

• CAORC and US State Department Critical Language Scholarship in Bangla              2006

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Consultant/Educator/Co-Founder                       March 2020-Present

DEIcipher - Chicago, IL

• Facilitate comprehensive DEI programming for nonprofit and for-profit organizations

• Thought leadership via articles, social media, youtube and podcasts

• Design teaching materials 

Teacher/Mentor                       February 2017-May 2019

Fusion Academy- Evanston, IL

• Teach classes in History, Government, Civics and Social Studies

• Curriculum Design – Social Emotional, Experiential & Understanding By Design (UbD)

• Teacher Trainer in Social Thinking, Collaborative Working and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Curriculum Designer                             September 2013-December 2013

The Ancona School, Chicago, IL

• Design and implement Mindful Afterschool Curriculum

• Train staff in Mindful After School Curriculum

• Design, deliver and evaluate Capstone Program for 7th & 8th grades

Academic Instructor 

Where There Be Dragons: Nepal, India, Jordan, Israel                   May 2010-December 2016

• Facilitate 13-week college accredited semester programs for ages 16-22

• Participate in academic evaluation process and curriculum design

• Complete comprehensive program evaluation and recommendations

• Employ risk-management policies to keep participants safe 

• Support transference and re-entry experience for students 

Adjunct Faculty & Field Coordinator Long Island University

Global College Long Island University, South Asian Center 

And Comparative Religions and Culture Program: India August 2008-March 2011

• Facilitate semester studies abroad for groups of 20-30 students

• Complete evaluation and grading process for student work and semester courses

• Manage program operations and budget in Global Studies, Cultural Anthropology and Religious Studies

• Instruct college students on their path as Global Citizens

Yoga Therapist   

Mason Intervention                         May 2012-July 2014

• Design and Implement custom Yoga Therapy programs for clients

• Participate in evaluations of clients

• Train staff on Yoga Therapy technique intersection with ABA

Yoga Therapist & Licensed Shiatsu Therapist 

Chicago, Evanston & India                   December 1999-Present

• Evanston Athletic Club, Grateful Yoga & Private Practice, Ganesha Yoga, 

• Yoga Now, Gather, LumenKids & The Socially Engaged Yoga Network (SEYN), Reyngold Psychotherapy & Wellness, 312 Doulas

• Styles & Formats:  Hatha Yoga, Yoga Therapeutics, Kids & Family, Prenatal, Postnatal, 

Mommy & Me, At-Risk Youth, Jails, Schools, Meditation, Ayurveda, Theory and Religious Studies &

Yoga for Athletes

• Shiatsu specializations: chronic conditions, autoimmune, unexplainable/undiagnosable/untreatable conditions, grief, traumatic birth, birth loss, women’s health, and spiritual dimensions 

SKILLS:

Self-starter, advanced communication and conflict resolution, curriculum design, problem solver, strength in administration and management, masters new skills well, leader and visionary, results driven.  

EDUCATION

Yoga Teacher & Therapist Training                  Master of Arts Religion: Comparative Religious Ethics

Prashanti Kuterram, India, November 1999       Meadville Lombard Theological School, May 2007

Yoga For The Special Child, Levels 1 & 2       CircusYoga Levels 1-4

Evanston, May 2006       New York & India,  2006-2008

Bachelor of Arts: Philosophy & Religion     Shiatsu Therapist Training  - 750 hrs 

Long Island University, May 2000     Zen Shiatsu Chicago, January 2018

Shiatsu Postgraduate Training  - 75 hrs

Zen Shiatsu Chicago, June 2019

France Yoli Maya Yeh Joseph

Curriculum Vitae

Education:

Master of Arts Religion: Comparative Religious Ethics

Meadville Lombard Theological School

Graduated May 2007

Areas of Specialization:

Comparative Religion, Comparative Religious Ethics, Indigenous Religious Traditions, Religion and Globalization, Tantric Buddhism, Yoga and Yoga Therapy, South Asian Studies, Cultures of Sikkim and the Indian Northeast, Global Studies, Religion and Conflict, Social Justice, Restorative Justice 

Academic Teaching Experience:

Teacher and Trainer, Social-Emotional, Humanities, Wellness, Fusion Academy (Feb 2017-May 2019)

Instructor, Cultural Anthropology and Comparative Religions, WTBD, (May 2010-Dec 2012) 

Coordinator and Lecturer, Comparative Religions and Cultures Pgm, India (Jan 2009-Mar 2011)

Adjunct Faculty, Long Island University, Global College, South Asia, (August 2008-Jan 2011)

Lecturer in Yoga, Physical Education Department, Northwestern University, (January-June 2003)

Field Studies Coordinator, South Asian Center, Long Island University, (September 2000-2001)

Additional Teaching Experience:

Religion, Identity, Violence & Intro to Globalization, Evanston Home Educators (May-Aug 2009)

Cultural Anthropology: World Religion and Culture, Evanston Home Educators, (April 2008)

Introduction to Tantra: Vajrayana Study Course, Yoganow Chicago, (March 2006, October 2007)

Comparative Indian Religions Series, Yoganow Chicago, (October 2007)

Where There Be Dragons Semesters: Nepal, India (Comparative Religions, Development) (2010, 2011)

ACJW Homeschool Cooperative: Buddhism, Indian Gods & Goddesses, Wonders of the Ancient World, Native American Philosophy, Yoga, Taoism, Ancient History of Greece and Egypt, Festivals of the World, CircusYoga, Global Issues: Water, Let’s Go Brazil, Native American Worldview, College Prep, Intro to Essay Writing, Let’s Go Sweden, (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015), Tantra for Women (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021), Decolonization Toolkit (2015-Present), Beauty Way Healing Arts

Conference Presentations:

Panel Participant & Conference Presenter: Global Studies and New Literacies:  Public Relations Council of India Annual Conference, (November 2010)

Conference Presenter: Role of Youth in Globalization, Globalization for the Common Good Conference, Chicago (May 2010)

Workshop Presenter, Teachers in Adventure and Experiential Methodology (TEAM) 22nd Annual Conference (February 2008)

Speaker, Indigenous Wisdom Conference (October 1998)

Major Awards and Scholarships:

CAORC and US State Department Critical Language Scholarship in Bangla (June-August 2006)

Memberships in Professional Associations:

American Academy of Religions (current)

International Association of Yoga Therapists (current)

Meadville Lombard Theological School (alumna)