The New Opportunity School for Women (NOSW), a nonprofit organization that works to improve the lives of women in Appalachia, recently announced that Angie Weaver of Williamsburg and Yoko Nogami of Jeremiah (Letcher County) had joined its Board of Directors.
NOSW works to remove barriers to education and employment for under-resourced Appalachian women. Residential and online programs focus on self-esteem and wellness, career and education, and arts, culture and community. All programs are free, and no prior education is required.
“Angie and Yoko both bring a wealth of experience and insights that will benefit our work with women,” said Sister Robbie Pentecost, executive director.
Weaver, who serves as a victims’ advocate with the City of Williamsburg, has 23 years of experience within the criminal justice system working with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Nogami brings more than 30 years of experience as an artist and educator. She is an independent consultant on arts and healing, artistic community development, arts education advocacy for marginalized populations, and advocacy for traditional arts and music preservation. She recently served as the artistic director at the Appalachian Artisan Center in Hindman.
Weaver and Nogami joined the board in February and will serve three-year terms.
To learn more about the New Opportunity School for Women, visit nosw.org.
