Norm Gustafson, M.S. is a designer of transforming experiences. He is an travel enthusiast, Instructional Designer, author, speaker, and Zen Priest.

Norm has practiced meditation for over 45 years. He is professionally trained in Mindfulness and Zen Meditation; and has conducted thousands of hours of Meditation Instruction and Coaching. He teaches a secular "Mindfulness"​ style of meditation for corporate and educational clients. He designs and delivers classes in Meditation for Wellness; Awareness of Stress Triggers; and a "Mindfulness Toolkit." He has also spoken extensively on various aspects of meditation, with applications to work and daily life.

Norm retired in June 2019 from Sanger High School, where he taught Economics and Business, a 34-year career. Norm also retired from the Fresno Zen Center, where he served as a priest for several years, leading retreats, giving talks, and conducting Practice Discussions and Meditation Instruction.