Guest Lecturer Directory
Diversity & Inclusion Guest Speakers & Lecturers
Speakers on building equitable workplaces and institutions — DEI practice, accessibility, and lived experience across identities. 14 guest lecturers are available for university classes — introductions are 100% free.
- Ivan ViliborZagreb
Public policy International collaboration / diplomacy Energy systems and renewable energy Gender equality and social policy Environmental protection and sustainability
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Request an intro - Deep ShikhaJaipur
Human Resource Management Strategic Human Resource Management Organization Behaviour Personality Development Training and Development Diversity, Equity and inclusion Succession Planning Sustainability and Workforce
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Request an intro - Arya UpadhyayAustin (In NYC for the summer)
Biodegradable Electronics & Nanorobotics Edge AI for Environmental Monitoring Microplastics and Sustainable Technology Women in STEM Leadership Student Research & Publishing Cybersecurity Fundamentals AI in Healthcare and Environmental Systems Entrepreneurship for Young Innovators Research Communication & Scientific Storytelling
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Request an intro - Danese WrightChandler
Leadership, counseling, leadership or personal development, DEI, management, handling difficult employees.
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Request an intro - Caitlyn CarusoLas Vegas, NV
I am a Nevada-based educator, advocate, and speaker dedicated to replacing sexual shame with radical healing, bodily autonomy, and intersectional wellness. My work bridges the gap between policy, clinical wellness, and modern media. My professional path evolved from serving as a campus peer sexual health educator and structural sexuality policy advocate to my current work as a professional adult media creator and entertainer. This unique blend of experience allows me to approach conversations around intimacy, trauma, and identity from a deeply authentic, shame-free "Pleasure Professional" perspective. I work closely with universities, student affairs departments, and campus organizations to deliver high-impact, survival-centric programming. Moving past sterile academic lectures, I focus on real-world tools that resonate with today's students—particularly those navigating life at the crossroads of multiracial identity, trauma recovery, and the LGBTQ+ experience. 🎙️ Keynote & Workshop Specializations: • The Pleasure Professional: Revolutionizing sex education, dismantling sexual shame, and building media literacy around modern intimacy. • Pleasure-Centered Harm Reduction: Implementing trauma-informed communication, real-world boundaries, and radical consent frameworks. • Navigating Ambiguity: Strategies for student survival, community building, and self-advocacy within the multiracial and queer student experience. • Trauma as a Teacher, Not a Sentence: Somatic and psychological coping mechanisms for students, activists, and leaders navigating systemic or personal grief.
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Request an intro - Christopher RodgersNovi
Communication & Public Speaking Public Speaking Speech Communication Interpersonal Communication Business Communication Executive Communication Professional Communication Organizational Communication Intercultural / Cross-Cultural Communication Global Communication Persuasive Communication Argumentation Presentation Skills Communication in Professional Settings Leadership & Management Organizational Leadership Leadership Theory Leadership Development Leadership & Influence Leadership & Ethics Change Leadership Organizational Behavior Management Principles Strategic Management Managing Projects & Processes Executive Leadership Organizational Transformation Workplace Culture Motivation & Team Performance Business & Management Introduction to Business Business Fundamentals Strategic Management Business Capstone Management Production & Operations Management Project Management Organizational Effectiveness Corporate Responsibility Business, Society & Public Policy Marketing Marketing Principles Marketing Research Consumer Behavior Transactional Marketing Disruptive Marketing Digital & Emerging Marketing Strategies Buyer Behavior Marketing Strategy Humanities, Philosophy & Critical Thinking Philosophy Philosophy & Critical Thinking Critical Thinking Ethics Moral Reasoning Ethical Decision-Making Applied Ethics Humanities Values-Based Leadership Reflective Judgment Diversity & Cross-Cultural Studies Cross-Cultural Diversity Psychology of Diversity Cultural Competence Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Intercultural Communication Global Awareness Cultural Identity Bias & Inclusion Cross-Cultural Leadership Communicating in a Global Environment Research & Graduate Education Research Methods Applied Research Design Qualitative Research Quantitative Research Academic Research Scholarly Inquiry Literature Reviews Theoretical Frameworks Research Writing Graduate Research Dissertation Development Capstone Research Academic Writing
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Request an intro - barb morrisonvalencia, Spain
music producer & coach, author
over 30 years experience in music production with artists such as blondie, rufus wainwright, LP, franz ferdinand. i'm also an expert on dealing with creative blocks, writing from a place of truth and authenticity (books and music), gender euphoria (i'm non binary), past lives and destiny (i wrote a book about this), NYC music history 1980s- present, how to get past the negative voices in your head when creating, LGBTQ presence in the music industry,
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Request an intro - Kenisha Coon-SantiagoYpsilanti Twp
I can provide guest lectures across social work, human services, public policy, leadership, organizational development, diversity and inclusion, disability studies, and emerging technology. Topics include: Child welfare, foster care, permanency, and adoption Cultural responsiveness and antiracist practice in child- and family-serving systems Beyond Resilience: examining the systems people are required to adapt to Evidence-based coaching, leadership, and professional decision-making Translating research into policy and practice Systems change, implementation, and organizational transformation Race, intersectionality, identity, belonging, and inclusive leadership Lived experience and the ethics of including community voice in professional practice Disability, accessibility, and navigating professional spaces with vision loss Assistive technology and AI for blind and low-vision communities Human-centered AI, algorithmic bias, accessibility, and responsible technology AI in social work, human services, and organizational decision-making Career development, persistence, and leading through personal and professional change Research methods, dissertation development, and translating doctoral research for real-world impact Public speaking, storytelling, advocacy, and using professional expertise to influence systems change Lectures can be tailored for undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, or professional audiences and can incorporate research, case examples, lived experience, interactive discussion, and practical application.
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Request an intro - Samantha AaronGreensboro, NC
Education, Communications, Marketing, Student Success, DEI, Higher Education • First-Year Experience • Transfer & Career Success • Student Success, Persistence & Completion • Educational Foundations • Education, Equity & Society • College Access • Educational Leadership • Campus Climate & Belonging • Qualitative Research • Public Relations • Media Relations • Strategic Communication
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Request an intro - Crystal LewisBaltimore, MD
VP of Human Resources
Human Resource Management; Learning and Development; Corporate Training and Facilitation; Organizational Development; Organizational Behavior; Leadership and Management; Employee Training and Development; Talent Development; Performance Management; Employee Engagement; Workforce Development; Training Needs Assessment; Instructional Design; Curriculum Development; Adult Learning; Professional Development; Change Management; Workplace Communication; Business Communication; Conflict Resolution; Coaching and Mentoring; Onboarding and Employee Development; Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace; HR Strategy; Recruiting and Talent Acquisition; Learning Management Systems (LMS); Training Program Management; Customer Service Training; Sales Training; Compliance Training; Healthcare Training; Leadership Development; Career Development; Entrepreneurship; and Small Business Management. I can also lecture extensively on the regulated cannabis industry, including Cannabis Business Management; Cannabis Entrepreneurship; Cannabis Human Resource Management; Cannabis Workforce Development; Cannabis Employee Training; Cannabis Sales and Business Development; Cannabis Product Education; Cannabis Processing and Manufacturing Operations; Cannabis Compliance and Regulatory Readiness; Cannabis Supply Chain and Distribution; Cannabis Branding and Go-to-Market Strategy; Cannabis Dispensary Operations; Cannabis Industry Leadership; Social Equity in the Cannabis Industry; Minority and Women-Owned Cannabis Businesses; Cannabis Licensing and Market Entry; Cannabis Business Partnerships; Cannabis Industry Professional Development; Cannabis Consumer Education; Medical vs. Adult-Use Cannabis Markets; Cannabis Industry Ethics; and the development and management of training programs for regulated cannabis businesses.
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Request an intro - Rev. Dr. Jason Carson WilsonWashington DC
Public Theologian & Consultant at Liberating Strategies
Rev. Dr. Jason Carson Wilson lectures on the intersections of faith, politics, race, LGBTQIA+ liberation, journalism, and social justice. His areas of expertise include Black queer theology, womanist theology, public theology, liberation theology, Christian nationalism, religious influence on American democracy, LGBTQIA+ inclusion in religious institutions, and the role of faith communities in movements for social change. He also lectures on chosen family systems theory and chosen family theology, original frameworks he developed through lived experience, academic scholarship, and observations during his chaplain residency in a forensic psychiatric hospital in Washington, D.C. Additional topics include congregational leadership in politically polarized communities, disability justice, spiritual care, trauma-informed ministry, advocacy and organizing, nonprofit leadership, and the power of journalism and storytelling to challenge injustice and hold institutions accountable.
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Request an intro - Anwesa RujBangaluru, India
HR Professional
Recruitment & Selection / Talent Acquisition, Strategic Sourcing & Employer Branding, International HRM & Global Mobility, DEI in the Workplace / Inclusive Hiring, Generative AI in HR, Global Mobility
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Request an intro - Manas KapoorBangalore, India
Head HR
Strategic Organization Design,Performance Management & Talent Calibrations,Managerial Capability Building,Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
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