Credentials
4 Circles Beyond, Inc.
Co-Founder & Director
Niyonu founded 4 Circles Beyond in 1994 to nurture justice and peace in schools and urban communities. Through educational programs, publications and neighborhood projects, 4 Circles Beyond empowers urban children and adults to engage peacefully, and trains community leaders to both nurture wholeness, and identify and abolish systems of injustice.
CEIO
Co-Founder & Director
Launched in 2012 with philanthropist Bill Graustein, CEIO applies the principals of unity and alignment at the heart of Niyonu’s work to empower local organizations. CEIO helps them to crystallize and realize their mission, increase inclusivity, and change their communities.
Member - National Organization Development Network
Musical Director - Theater for Understanding and Empowerment
Board Member - The American Friends Service Committee
Member - Chester Monthly Meeting of Friends (Quaker)
Past Leadership Roles
Education
Grade Dean – Friends Select School
Executive Director – National Green Circle Program
Dean – Pendle Hill Center for Study and Contemplation
Past-President – Training for Change Board of Directors
Member – AFSC National Affirmative Action Committee
Master’s (MSHRD), Human Resource Mgmt & Organization Development
• The American University & National Training Laboratories
BS/BM, Voice Performance
• Oberlin Conservatory of Music
Professional Training
Niyonu’s ongoing training in organizational change has included extensive work with masters in the field.
Dr. Darya Funches • REAP Unlimited Training in Transformation
Rod Napier & Julie Roberts • Facilitator Training
Otto Kroeger & Janet Thuesen • Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
Barry Oshry • Power Lab Training
George Lakey • Training for Social Action Trainers