Novien Yarber
Leadership Scholar | Equity-Focused Philanthropy Professional | Creative Practitioner | Community Advocate
- Role
- Senior Learning Officer at Prebys Foundation
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Novien Yarber
Novien Yarber, affectionately known as \"Dr. Novi,\" is a dynamic conscious leadership…
Experience
Senior Learning Officer
Apr 2024 — Present · San Diego, CA, US
At the Prebys Foundation, Novien leads the organization\'s learning strategy by integrating conscious and creative leadership, and equity-driven philanthropy. His approach is rooted in fostering a culture of curiosity and reflection, moving beyond traditional compliance-based models to promote continuous learning and systemic change.Dr. Yarber\'s work is informed by his academic background in leadership studies and his commitment to social justice. He emphasizes the importance of \"critical compassion,\" encouraging leaders to engage deeply with their communities and to understand their roles within broader ecosystems. This perspective shapes his efforts to create learning environments that are inclusive, reflective, and action-oriented.In his role, Dr. Yarber collaborates with various stakeholders to design and implement initiatives that align with the Foundation\'s mission to advance equity and opportunity in San Diego. By leveraging his experience in both academic and community settings, he aims to build bridges between research, practice, and lived experience, ensuring that the Foundation\'s learning practices are both informed and impactful.Through his leadership, the Conrad Prebys Foundation is positioned to not only support transformative programs but also to model a learning culture that is dynamic, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of the community
Education
University of San Diego School of Leadership and Education Sciences
Master of Arts (MA)
2016 — 2018
University of Mississippi
Creative Writing
2007
University of Mississippi
Chinese Language and Literature
2006 — 2006
University of San Diego School of Leadership and Education Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
2018 — 2022
University of Alabama
Bachelor's degree
2010 — 2015
University of Leicester
Economics
2014 — 2014
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