Hanadi Chehabeddine

Hanadi Chehabeddine is a prominent figure in the field of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). She is the founder and consultant at Hanadi Inc., where she works with organizations to lead critical conversations about race, religion, and identities.2

Professional Background

Hanadi is a certified public speaker specializing in issues related to Islam, Muslims, and Islamophobia.1 Her work involves visiting schools, community centers, and churches to address these topics. She has been recognized as a "World-Class Peacekeeper" by the Star Tribune and an "Everyday Hero" by the U.S. State Department International Speaker program.2

Expertise and Services

As a DEIB consultant, Hanadi:

• Leads critical conversations about race, religion, and identities
• Identifies gaps in organizational systems
• Analyzes employee experiences
• Provides recommendations to improve representation and empower communities of color
• Facilitates meaningful and courageous conversations to dismantle misconceptions and promote genuine representation of minority groups in the workplace2

Achievements and Recognition

Hanadi has received several honors for her work, including:

• Woman of Substance award from Eden Prairie Lifestyle magazine
• Human Rights Award from the city of Eden Prairie, Minnesota
• Speaker of the Year 2015 from Islamic Resource Group
• Cannes Young Lions Gold award at the Cannes Advertising Festival '991

Additional Roles and Involvement

Beyond her work at Hanadi Inc., she is actively involved in various organizations:

• Board Member of Global Minnesota
• Board Member of Eden Prairie Community Foundation
• Public speaker for Islamic Resource Group1

Hanadi Chehabeddine's work focuses on creating inclusive environments where every individual feels valued and has the opportunity to thrive.2 Her approach combines research, data, and personal experiences to drive meaningful change in organizations and communities.