SPEAKER BIO
Luma Mufleh is a visionary CEO, author, humanitarian, coach, and a thought leader for education. She is a gay Muslim woman, an immigrant of Syrian descent. Her story starts in Jordan and takes many turns, from watching missiles zoom through the sky over her school, to starting college in the US, to seeking asylum, to founding the first accredited school for refugees in the United States, to receiving her U.S. citizenship in 2011, and more. Her experiences shape her vision of the American dream and her approach to the challenges of integration and discrimination in today’s society.
Luma's speeches address themes surrounding diversity, refugees, xenophobia, social justice, and education. By sharing stories from her childhood and about her involvement with the Fugees Family, Luma inspires others to pursue social entrepreneurship, take action within their own communities, speak out against injustice, and be kinder to one another.
Learn about themes surrounding creating teams and communities where people belong and thrive, finding solutions to challenges together, and social justice.
Sharing experiences from here and beyond, Luma evokes the theme of humanitarianism.
pursue social entrepreneurship
take action within your own communities
speak out against injustice, and be kinder to one another
or just take in a unique perspective from someone who has taken a less traveled path to get to today.
Be inspired to…
ACCOLADES AND ENCOUNTERS
A much-sought-after speaker, leader, and expert on team-building and education, who uses her unique vision, life experience, and humor to inspire others.
Luma Mufleh graced the main stage of TED,
was a Top 10 CNN Hero,
recipient of the Diane von Furstenburg People’s Choice award,
Emerson Collective Dial Fellow,
Manhattan Institute Fellow.
She has authored two books,
She has spoken to over 100 audiences in schools and universities, conferences and summits,and businesses including
Keynote SXSW
National Charter School Association
College presidents keynote