Alia Kate

Alia Kate is a multifaceted individual with a diverse background spanning social innovation, entrepreneurship, international development, and experiential education.

With experience as a small business owner, Alia has honed her skills in systems thinking, business development, and fair trade principles. Her work as a designer has cultivated her creativity, cross-cultural communication, exhibition production for museums and galleries, and a relentless commitment to pushing boundaries.

Alia holds a B.A. in Politics from Oberlin College, underpinning her understanding of socio-political dynamics.

She is the Founder, Owner, and Designer at Kantara: Moroccan Rugs - Fair Trade Design, where she combines her passion for design with ethical business practices.

Having served as an Expert on Smithsonian Journeys Morocco Tours at the Smithsonian Institution, Alia's expertise in the cultural domain is noteworthy.

Her roles as a Travel Guide and Owner at Kantara Tours, Lead LA Fellow at Coro Southern California, and Director of Social Innovation and Field Studies at Sequoyah High School underscore her varied professional experiences.

Alia's tenure as Director of Advancement at Claremont Graduate University and Associate Director at Claremont McKenna College's Kravis Prize in Nonprofit Leadership & External Relations showcases her commitment to educational and socially impactful initiatives.

She has enriched her leadership and team-building skills through roles such as Medical Screener & Facilitator of leadership & team-building courses at NYC Outward Bound Schools, Program Director for Costa Rica Small Business Development at Global Works - Travel with Purpose, and Advocacy Specialist at Adros, Management Systems International.

Alia Kate's eclectic background, blending community engagement, entrepreneurship, design, and education, positions her as a versatile professional with a holistic approach to creating positive change in the world.