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Interactive Workshops and Speaking Engagements

Winnie Karanja will engage and inspire your audience while equipping with insights on equity, innovation, and leadership in STEM that drive action.

Work With Winnie

Winnie Karanja is a trailblazer in championing racial and gender equity within STEM, seamlessly blending innovation with advocacy to transform the way we view diversity in tech and education. Her power lies in her ability to bridge gaps between cultures, industries, and generations, crafting a narrative that is inclusive. Audiences leave her talks not just informed but empowered, with actionable insights to foster real change in their communities and workplaces.

Winnie’s work is a masterclass in leveraging technology for social good, inspiring audiences to rethink traditional pathways and unlock the potential of underrepresented voices. She brings experience from her leadership roles at Nakira’s World and Represented Collective, where she is not just leading conversations but also driving systemic change.

Whether you’re looking to spark innovation, foster inclusivity, or empower future leaders, Winnie Karanja offers a transformative perspective that will leave your audience not just informed, but motivated to act.

Spoken at:

School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Winnie’s Signature Talks

Transforming STEM Education through Culturally Relevant Practices

In a rapidly evolving STEM landscape, the key to success is adapting and embracing innovative teaching practices that anchor students’ learning in their cultural and socio-political realities. Winnie Karanja emphasizes how this approach addresses students’ material experiences in STEM. She focuses on practical strategies for educators to make STEM learning more inclusive, relevant, and engaging such as hands-on, interactive, and accessible resources.

This talk highlights how connecting STEM to students’ cultural contexts fosters deeper engagement, builds confidence, and empowers all learners to embrace STEM as a field where they truly belong. It also equips educators and school professionals with insights for transforming STEM education into a more inclusive and dynamic experience for all learners.

Ideal for:

Educators, school administrators, and education advocates seeking to create engaging and equitable STEM learning environments.

Transforming Leadership to Drive Innovation and Bold Action

Innovation is the necessity for an organization to be successful which requires intentional effort and strategic focus. In this talk, we explore how to make innovation a core organizational value, one that fuels creativity, collaboration, and bold action at all levels of the business. To infuse innovation into an organization, leadership must first adopt a growth mindset, a belief that challenges are opportunities and that failure is part of the learning process. For innovation to take root, leaders must support new ideas that align with the organization’s goals. Leadership should make time to mentor and encourage others to think creatively. A transformational leader has the unique ability to unite diverse teams, encourage open communication, and spark innovative ideas that can propel the organization forward.

Ideal For:

Senior leadership teams and C-suite executives committed to driving innovation throughout the organization. HR and organizational development professionals focused on fostering a culture of creativity and agility. Companies looking to empower their workforce to contribute to innovation, ensuring long-term success and industry leadership.