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Monique Norfus-Bio

Monique Norfus is the Community Outreach Director for Reading Works a backbone organization for Adult literacy serving the metropolitan area of Detroit, MI. Her primary focus is creating, implementing, managing, and supporting outreach and content projects aimed at increasing Adult literacy. Norfus is the primary contact for literacy agencies wishing to explore the possibility of becoming a leading Michigan Adult literacy partner. Her duties include overseeing Reading Works participation in various community-based projects and serve literacy partners with best practice methods. She works with teams to develop communication strategies that help mitigate issues and ultimately advocate for specific projects and goals. Norfus works individually and in conjunction with literacy partners to support strategic plans and development. Her lean processing methods help build relationships and achieve Reading Works objectives. Norfus is charged with representing literacy partners in the development of making a breakthrough in Adult literacy that will guide the community and the partners in growth and awareness. In essence, she is an ambassador for local literacy agencies and its interests throughout the master-planning process.

A native of Elyria, Ohio, Norfus has two decades of experience working in both the public and private sectors. Her skill set is driven by serving culturally and ethnically diverse populations. She is committed to Adult literacy and has more than 20 years of experience with non-profit organizations. Norfus expertise includes working directly with the community to build relationships and ascertain literacy issues and concerns. She has served on teams that have gained numerous governmental approvals to create many outstanding academic programs and accreditations.

Prior to coming to Reading Works, Norfus held leadership positions with several local companies and was involved in executing service excellence programs and lead strategic planning. She is a University of Toledo Alumni who has worked with non-profit organizations since 1993 and served as Dean of Health and Human Sciences for Baker College in 2005. 


When discussing the issue of Adult Literacy, Monique Norfus stresses that each learner has a story, listen and you will discover a wealth of knowledge. Norfus interest in Reading Works mission; vision and values towards Adult literacy attracted her to the position. Shared decision-making and involving the voice of the learners are among her top priorities, along with fostering literacy partners engagement, improving the learner experience, and developing new literacy agencies.

ACCREDITATION and QUALITY ACHIEVEMENTS

Commission Accreditation of Allied Health Programs, Informatics & Information Management.

Detroit Free Press Top Work Places (Children’s Hospital of MI).

  MEMBERSHIPS

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated (member)

Ambassador Counseling & Resource Group (Board member)

American Council on Education (member)

Inforum (member)

Leadership Performance Improvement Committee (member)

Michigan Regional Skills Alliances (member)

National Association of Healthcare Executives (member)

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Children's Hospital after glow.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha (ΑΚΑ) is the first Greek-lettered sorority established and incorporated by African-American college women. The sorority was founded on January 15, 1908, at Howard University in Washington, D.C., by a group of nine students, led by Ethel Hedgeman Lyle. Forming a sorority broke barriers for African-American women in areas where little power or authority existed due to a lack of opportunities for minorities and women in the early 20th century.[4] Alpha Kappa Alpha was incorporated on January 29, 1913.

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Reading Works

Dedicated to raising the level of adult literacy in Metropolitan Detroit and promoting the idea that Reading Works – in the family and in the workplace. More on this new alliance will be announced soon at ReadingWorksDetroit.org

Director of Reading Works Monique Norfus & Actor Dann Florek

fundraising event @ Detroit Motor City Casino 2012

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Black Girls RUN! provides a community and inspires black women who run and encourages more black women to run.

There’s a huge misconception that black women don’t run. The goal of “Black Girls Run” is to encourage and motivate black women to practice a healthy lifestyle. For those women who consider themselves well on their way to being the next Beyonce, we want to serve as a fitness resource for runners and gym rats alike, as well as provide tips and commentary on staying active and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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Dr. Herman Gray, Shirley Gray, Dr. Rhonda R. Foster, Monique Norfus,Damon Garrett

Detroit Legends Plaza, as the Detroit Historical Society welcomes the public to its newly renovated and re-imagined outdoor entrance exhibition, on the corner of Woodward Avenue and Kirby Street.

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Nov 23, 2012

A record of nearly 21000 finishers in Thursday's 30th-annual Fifth Third Turkey Trot Detroit, Michigan.

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The Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan

Monique C. Norfus: Director Patient Experience (2005-2012) Hospitals & Clinics , Healthcare

One of the largest healthcare provider in Michigan, DMC operates seven hospitals, two nursing centers and more than 100 outpatient facilities throughout southeast Michigan, and is affiliated with Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. The DMC is the largest non-governmental employer in Detroit. The system has more than 2000 licensed beds, 3000 affiliated physicians and serves as the teaching and clinical research site for Wayne State University, the nation's fourth largest medical school.

Norfus was involved in executing service excellence programs and lead strategic planning.

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President of Children's Hospital of Michigan Herman B. Gray, M.D, wife Shirley Gray (Soul Sister) Cancer walking team Monique Norfus Director (DMC) Children's Hospital of Michigan

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Make a difference in your community and help us reach our goal of increasing the number of adults in metro Detroit who are able to read at 9th grade level or above. Adult learners 18 and over who don't have a high school diploma or GED.

Training involved: Teachers are trained in ACCESS’ adult education goals/activities, student recruitment/registration, instructional best practices, assessment, record keeping, etc.  Additional ongoing professional development is also provided throughout the program year (i.e. principles of effective preparation, establishing an appropriate learning environment, effective instruction, etc).  Contact for training: Louise Ramsey [phone]

For more information: Anisa Sahoubah, Director 2651 Saulino Court, Dear born, Michigan 48120 313-842-6762 [email protected] www.accesscommunity.org

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We are Reading Works — an organization of diverse leaders from the business, education, media, civic and faith communities — dedicated to significantly boosting adult literacy in metro Detroit.

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Reading Works is dedicated to raising the level of adult literacy in metro Detroit and promoting the idea that Reading Works - in the family and in the workplace.

Reading Works 615 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit, Michigan 48226 [email protected] | 313-222-6515 | fax [phone]

Director of Community Outreach Monique Norfus Reading Works [email protected]

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$10 = A book for a learner

$25 = An entire set of books for a learner

$50 =  A DDOT/SMART Monthly Bus Pass

$100 = 5 tutoring sessions or vision screening and eye glasses

$250 = GED testing for 1 adult

$1000 = Education for 1 adult for 1 year, boosting the student’s reading level 1 grade

Or you may mail in your donation to: Reading Works PO Box 674501 Detroit, Michigan 48267-4501

There are exceptional adult literacy agencies in metro Detroit, working to help adults improve reading and math skills.  Despite their best efforts, the problem persists.

Reading Works believes that every adult in our community should be able to read well enough to perform essential day-to-day tasks.  Reading Works believes that every adult in our community should be able to complete a job application, read a medicine bottle, comprehend a food label or fill out a school form. Reading Works believes that it can play an important role in raising the level of adult literacy in Metro Detroit.

The Reading Works media partners, including the Detroit Free Press, The Michigan Chronicle, WXYZ-TV (Channel 7), WDET-FM (101.9), Clear Channel Radio Detroit, and Detroit Public Television, are shining a spotlight on the problem, galvanizing the community and encouraging public policy that supports adult literacy initiatives.

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Reading Works is dedicated to raising the level of adult literacy in metro Detroit and promoting the idea that Reading Works - in the family and in the workplace.

Monique Norfus Director of Community Outreach

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Morpheus Network | Morph into your maximum potential

Morpheus offers a variety of performance programs that can be tailored to the individual needs of your organization and audience. Morpheus success in meeting customer needs is founded on our ability to design and develop a broad range of training programs that generate measurable results. Creating vision that makes a clear connection between customer satisfaction and corporate culture. Your audience will leave excited with optimism and determination because they have learned that they already have what it takes to respond to industry challenges.

Morpheus provides coaching and training in leadership, change management, communication skills, service excellence, consultation to small businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and individualized sessions. We address the training needs of both public and private-sector organizations with proven programs and approaches for each organization we serve. Our assessment instruments provide executives insight into key performance measures so they are well prepared to make data-driven decisions about workforce development.

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Dec 22, 2012

The Ladies of Grace,Style and Elegance present to you a College Informational! Come out and hear about experiences from college graduates as well as learn helpful hints that will help you make a smooth transition into college. Learn about money management and pick up tons of information from various colleges and universities around the US. (Speaker) Monique Norfus-Garrett The informational will be located inside of the band room and will take place right before King's jamboree which will be from 2pm-5pm with an admission of $5. This informational is for high school band students in the metro area however if you aspire to learn for about college you are welcome as well! Please pass on the word about this event!