Pn Nori Abdullah Badawi

Chairman of Yayasan Budi Penyayang, Owner of We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym for All, and Parent Advocate
Pn Nori Abdullah Badawi is a passionate advocate for special needs causes, driven by her experiences as a proud mother of three boys, including her autistic son, Timor. Her journey into advocacy for autism and neurodiversity began with her son, and she has since become a powerful voice for inclusivity and support within the community.

Professionally, Pn Nori is a dynamic social entrepreneur with a broad range of expertise, including public policy research, media and social data monitoring, charitable work, corporate social responsibility, activism, politics, start-ups, and branding. Her commitment to serving others began early in life, as she started volunteering for various organizations and causes during her school years. By her teenage years, she was already gaining professional experience through her first paid job.

For over a decade, Pn Nori has skillfully directed small businesses and NGOs as a servant leader, guiding them through some of their most challenging times. Her leadership is characterized by resilience, empathy, and a deep commitment to making a positive impact on society.

Pn Nori is an alumna of Convent Bukit Nanas, the International School of Kuala Lumpur, and Syracuse University in New York, where she studied International Relations and Political/Economic Geography.

Role

Forum Moderator

Topic

The Role of Education in Preparing Neurodivergents Towards Meaningful Employment

At the Special Needs Symposium 2024, Pn Nori Abdullah will be the moderator in Forum 2: “The Role of Education in Preparing Neurodivergents Towards Meaningful Employment” which explores the crucial role of education in equipping neurodivergent individuals for successful careers, with insights from both academia and governmental perspectives.

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