Samira Abdul-Karim on Clubhouse

Bio

Samira is the Co-founder and Principal Consultant of Hyphens and Spaces. She’s an Organizational Psychologist with over 10 years of experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consulting, leadership and team development, designing learning strategies, coaching, and facilitation.

Samira consults with organizations to generate and execute DEI strategies that create more equitable institutions and support the underrepresented and marginalized individuals within them.

She takes a human-centered approach to organizational development and change by designing thoughtful interventions that leave team members and clients feeling empowered and connected. Whether in-person or online, she creates learning experiences that prioritize human connection and interconnectivity.

Samira has always had an interest in the study of people and cultures. She has lived and worked in different countries around the world and applies a culturally relevant perspective to DEI work. Samira’s educational training in Anthropology and Organizational Psychology informs her culturally contextualized view of systems thinking.

Samira holds a Masters's degree in Social Organizational Psychology from Columbia University and Bachelor's degree in Anthropology from Wesleyan University.