A global public health leader with a passion for social justice. For 25+ years, she has fought inequities & facilitated a healthier, compassionate world. She pioneered health initiatives in high-need communities to advance policy, service delivery & research. Experience incl. Dir. Global Health Programs/Princeton, Dir. Special Initiatives/NYC Dept. of Health, & worked in Africa, Asia & Latin Am. to improve women’s health. For YAF, she leads programs that expand yoga’s reach & impact.
As we record this today, we are a little over a year since the pandemic hit. So much came out of this time of confusion and uncertainty: loss, isolation, fear, and change. It was inspiring to visit with Managing Director of the Yoga Alliance Foundation (YAF), Kristina Graff and learn about Teaching for Equity,a program created to provide financial support to yoga teachers who possess a history ofteaching yoga to historically marginalized communities.
An Interview with Karen Mangia on advice for creating lasting nonprofit success