Newark Yoga Movement is honored to have a dedicated and dynamic group of Yoga Guides, Board Members, and Advisors.
All believe in the power of yoga and how it can help make positive transformations both personally and academically with children and all who can positively impact children. Many of them have been with us since our 2009 formation.
Founder, Board President + CEO (Champion of Elevation + Opportunity)
Debby is an advocate for education and passionate about yoga. A former senior marketing and advertising executive, she has been involved with yoga since 1997. For her, it's a privilege to share NYM with all and inspires others to create their own yoga movements (Indy Yoga Movement, Atlanta Yoga Movement). Now in our 16th year, she humbly expresses awe and gratitude as NYM has shared yoga with 43,000 children and thousands of educators.
Executive Director
Lisa Sorensen is a yoga teacher (RYT-200), health & wellness educator, and the Executive Director of Newark Yoga Movement. She is passionate about expanding access to yoga and holistic well-being in communities of all people, and she teaches yoga in a secular, inclusive way so everyone can benefit—regardless of background or belief system. Lisa holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, with a minor in Psychology, from Rutgers University–Newark. She also holds certifications in Yoga for Health and Wellness, with specialized training in anatomy for yoga, yoga for osteoporosis, and yoga for mental health. Her beginner-friendly, breath-centered approach is grounded in evidence-based practices supported by physical and mental health experts and science—helping students build calm, resilience, and balance in everyday life.
Excited about our mission? Love children and Newark? We are always looking for dynamic and passionate board members. Please reach out via email if interested!
Debby Kaminsky
Founder / Board President
Howard Kaminsky
Board Member
Rob Fottler
Board Member
Darleen Gearhart
Board Member
Allison Morgan
Board Member
Senator Cory Booker
Board Advisor
John Schreiber
Board Advisor
Shiva Rea
Board Advisor
Gurmukh
Board Advisor
Tao Porchon-Lynch*
Board Advisor
David Romanelli
Board Advisor
Stephen Cope
Board Advisor
MC Yogi
Board Advisor
Michael Anderson
Board Advisor
Miki Barber
Board Advisor
Seane Corn
Board Advisor
Dr. Clement Price*
Board Advisor
*Dr. Clement Price (Deceased). Founding board advisor. 1945–2014. In our hearts forever.
*Tao Porchon-Lynch (Deceased). Board Advisor. 1918–2020. Forever an inspiration.
Get Involved
We're always looking for passionate yoga educators and community advocates to help us expand our reach across Newark.
