
Luma Mufleh
Luma Mufleh, Top 10 CNN Hero, empowers organizations to foster resilience and inclusion through transformative refugee education.
Luma Mufleh, Top 10 CNN Hero, empowers organizations to foster resilience and inclusion through transformative refugee education.
Transform your organization’s perspective with Top 10 CNN Hero and TED speaker Luma Mufleh. Drawing from her pioneering work with Fugees Family, she empowers teams to unlock diversity’s potential, foster inclusion, and lead with empathy through inspiring stories, actionable strategies, and practical tools that drive innovation, resilience, and long-term success.
How can belief transform lives? In this inspiring keynote, I share the stories and strategies behind empowering marginalized communities, particularly refugees, through education and community-building. Learn how fostering belief in others’ potential can create ripples of impact,
unlocking opportunities and fostering resilience. This talk is perfect for educators, leaders, and changemakers who want to inspire transformative action.
Drawing from my experiences and insights in Learning America and my TED Talk, Don’t Feel Sorry for Refugees, Believe in Them, this keynote explores what it takes to build truly inclusive communities. Through real-world examples and actionable insights, I demonstrate how embracing diversity strengthens teams, organizations, and society at large. This talk empowers audiences to bridge divides and foster belonging for all.
Leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about purpose and impact. In this talk, I share lessons on building purpose-driven teams and communities, drawing from my journey and my conversation with Simon Sinek on building resilient teams. Discover how empathy, shared values, and vision can transform leadership, inspire collaboration, and spark innovation.
Resilience is the foundation of great leadership. Through personal stories and experiences from refugee communities, I illustrate how adversity shapes exceptional leaders and fosters authentic growth. This talk provides audiences with tools to navigate challenges, inspire others, and lead with strength and heart.
Keynote Speaker Luma Mufleh is a globally recognized activist, social entrepreneur, and thought leader in refugee education and inclusion. As the founder of Fugees Family, the only U.S. school network dedicated to refugee and immigrant students, Luma has transformed countless lives through her holistic approach to education. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, CBS Sunday Morning, and Sports Illustrated, while her TED Talk on educational justice has inspired over 1.8 million viewers worldwide. Drawing from her personal journey as an asylee and the daughter and granddaughter of Syrian refugees, Luma challenges audiences to rethink diversity, empathy, and resilience.
When you book Luma Mufleh for your event, your organization gains practical insights into fostering inclusion, unlocking the potential of diverse teams, and leading with empathy. Luma’s powerful storytelling, backed by her lived experiences and award-winning work, equips businesses to break barriers, drive innovation, and leverage cultural diversity as a strength. Her keynotes provide actionable strategies to help leaders and teams embrace challenges, foster collaboration, and create environments where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive.
Recognized as a Top 10 CNN Hero and author of Learning America and From Here, Luma delivers compelling messages that resonate with audiences across industries. Whether for corporate events, leadership summits, or diversity and inclusion initiatives, her thought-provoking keynotes inspire organizations to cultivate resilience, compassion, and purpose. Book Luma Mufleh for your event and empower your organization to harness the power of diversity, foster innovation, and drive sustainable success in today’s interconnected world.
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