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Samira Abdul-Karim
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader - Director of Client Services and Strategy at Collective – A DEI Lab
Samira Abdul-Karim is a distinguished Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion leader with over 10 years of experience in various industries.
She firmly believes in the crucial role diversity, equity, and inclusion play in the success of institutions presently and in the future.
Samira approaches her work with a global perspective, constantly exploring ways to leverage collective intelligence for the benefit of humanity.
By crafting and implementing programs, initiatives, trainings, and coaching, she has positively impacted numerous individuals in fostering more inclusive teams, organizational environments, and communities.
Her expertise spans developing and executing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategies, leadership development, training, employee engagement, intercultural communication, change management, as well as client and stakeholder management.
Samira's academic background includes a Master of Arts (MA) in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Columbia University Teachers College, a B.A with Honors in Anthropology from Wesleyan University, and international studies in Political Culture and Development in Muscat, Oman, as well as Swahili language and culture in Kenyan Coastal Cultures.
She also holds a High School Diploma from Pomfret School.
Samira Abdul-Karim is the Co-founder and Principal at hyphensandspaces, showcasing her dedication and leadership in the field of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.