Speaking Topics
Amina Delivers Keynotes & Workshops That Move From Awareness to Action
Every talk includes frameworks your team can implement immediately—not just inspiration, but implementation.
TOPIC 1
The $8 Billion Blind Spot
Why DEI Efforts Fail & How to Engineer Solutions
For: C-suite executives, HR leaders, corporate boards
American companies spent $8 billion on diversity training last year and got the same exclusion problems. Amina reveals why traditional DEI approaches backfire and introduces systematic methodologies that actually work.
Audiences will learn:
- Why “merit-based” systems exclude diverse talent
- How to audit organizational systems for inclusion gaps
- Strategies to shift from compliance to competitive advantage
- Frameworks to measure inclusion ROI
TOPIC 2
Rewiring for Performance
How Finance Leaders Build Inclusive, High-Performing Teams
For: Financial services, investment banks, private equity
The finance industry loses billions to exclusion—not just in lawsuits, but in lost talent and limited innovation. Drawing on her experience navigating Bay Street, Amina shows leaders how to build systems for inclusive performance.
Audiences will learn:
- How exclusionary systems limit innovation and profitability
- Why “best person for the job” isn’t how hiring actually works
- Strategies to audit talent systems for bias
- Implementation plans for building inclusive teams that perform
TOPIC 3
Beyond Good Intentions
Engineering Inclusion in Higher Education
For: University administrators, academic conferences, education leaders
Most universities focus on compliance, not culture change. As a professor and strategist, Amina brings systematic approaches to help institutions audit structures, design inclusive environments, and engineer belonging.
Audiences will learn:
- Why compliance doesn’t create culture change
- How to assess institutional systems for inclusion
- Strategies to design inclusive learning environments
- Frameworks to measure impact on retention and reputation
Custom Topics
Amina customizes presentations to align with your conference theme, industry focus, and organizational goals. Past customizations have included:
- Breaking barriers in finance
- Intersectionality in leadership
- Strategic inclusion for nonprofits
- Equity in business education
