Nora Plambeck

Culture and community profoundly shape a person’s ability to thrive. They form the foundation for identity, belonging, resilience, and overall well-being.
Well-being isn’t simply the absence of illness, it’s reflected in how people feel valued, supported, and connected in their daily lives and work.
A strong sense of cultural identity and community acts as a vital support system, influencing mental, physical, and emotional health alike. Struggles like stress, exhaustion, burnout, and disengagement aren’t signs of weakness; they’re signals that environments and systems need to adapt. While most organizations acknowledge this, few have the inclusive structures and strategies required to foster sustainable well-being for diverse minds and needs.
In this powerful and insightful presentation, Nora Plambeck educates audiences through poignant personal storytelling, critical research, and practical advice. She demonstrates how today’s wellness and inclusion strategies operate from a lack of