Facilitators | southeasterncourage

- About the Facilitators -

Susan Norduft

Susan is a former teacher of the biological and physical sciences that emphasized experiential learning and connection to the natural world. After receiving training as a facilitator through the Center for Courage and Renewal in 2000, she initiated the Mississippi Courage Program (now known as Southeastern Courage). Since that time, she has been facilitating retreats primarily in Mississippi and the southeast. In addition to facilitation of retreats and on-line “Courage Circles,” Susan is a tai chi teacher and often includes mindful movements in retreat offerings.

Tate Thriffiley

Tate Thriffiley is a life-long naturalist and serves as a District Ranger for the US Forest Service, caring for 150,000 acres of National Forest Land in south Mississippi. Tate is a 500 hour RYT with Yoga Alliance, trained in the US and India. A long time participant and facilitator for the Southeastern Courage group, he brings knowledge, love of learning, deep connection to the Earth, and devotion to holding space to this work. Tate completed facilitator training through the Center for Renewal and Wholeness in Higher Education in 2019.

Lori Asburry

Lori Asburry is a Professional Services, Sales, and Cloud technology leader, who has successfully built and led global teams at both startups and enterprise-level companies. Lori is known for her unwavering commitment to the principles of authenticity, encouraging individuals to live and work as their true, genuine selves. She is a passionate advocate for mindfulness in the workplace and has organized and led workshops in the community, promoting the integration of mindfulness practices to enhance well-being and productivity among professionals. Lori is an end-of-life doula, providing support and comfort to individuals and their families at end-of-life. She has been an active participant and facilitator in Courage and Renewal retreats since 2015 and was trained by the Center for Renewal and Wholeness™ Facilitator Institute in 2023-2024.

Allison Campbell

Allison Campbell is an author and teacher of creative writing who emphasizes connection between self, language and nature as vital to whole-hearted living and foundational to the creative process. Her fifteen years of experience teaching and half a decade's participation in the MS series inform her practicing of authentic relationship with self and others. She was trained by the Center for Renewal and Wholeness in Higher Education as a facilitator in 2019.