For the past decade, I have helped organizations get “MENA Ready” — from company-wide briefings to targeted conversations with executive leadership. Drawing on my background as an educator and performer, I bring content to life through collaboration and conversation.
My work spans major entertainment and media institutions, primary entertainment unions, technology companies, top-tier universities, cultural institutions, and community-based organizations.
Here's how I can help:
MENA Demographic Compliance
The new federal MENA category, along with New York and California legislation, represents the first major shift in race and ethnicity standards in decades. Most organizations have not yet adapted their systems or definitions, creating real compliance exposure.
I advise on building granular, interoperable data collection frameworks aligned with federal and state requirements, and on designing communications strategies that enable organizations to collect accurate self-identification data with trust and clarity.
Workplace Accommodations & Employee Experience
Collecting and refining data on MENA employees often reveals gaps in workplace accommodations, from prayer spaces to inclusive holiday calendars and broader cultural considerations.
I help organizations interpret employee data and feedback to anticipate needs, avoid conflict, and ensure employees feel supported and represented.
Communications and Reputational Risk
Organizations increasingly face pressure to respond to complex geopolitical events and cultural issues, often without the internal expertise to do so effectively.
I advise on internal communications, HR and employment materials, and external messaging, providing sensitivity reads and strategic guidance to help mitigate reputational and legal risk while ensuring communications are informed, precise, and responsible.
Employee Resource Group Strategy
Employee Resource Groups offer an opportunity to build awareness and engagement across organizations, but require thoughtful framing to reflect the full diversity of the MENA region.
I support ERGs through lectures, Q&A series, and advisory on group development, helping organizations build inclusive programming that reflects the region’s ethnic, religious, linguistic, and national complexity.
Executive Advising & Coaching
I offer targeted advisory and coaching for executive leadership, ranging from informal Q&As to more structured engagements.
These sessions connect subject matter expertise with organizational strategy, helping leaders navigate immediate challenges as well as longer-term priorities.