NNeka Allen-Harrison

Educator; Co-Founder & CEO of Summit Learning Institute; C2C Policy Fellow

Oakland, CA, USA
Live Event: $10,000 - $20,000 Virtual Event: $10,000 - $20,000 More Fee Info
Anti-Racism, Black Heritage, DEI, Diversity & Inclusion, Education, Educational Motivational, Professors, Social Activism, STEM, STEM Education
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NNeka Allen-Harrison Biography

Dr. Nneka Allen-Harrison is a visionary educator, entrepreneur, and thought leader dedicated to empowering individuals to lead purposeful lives. As the co-founder of Leaders Innovators & Forward Thinkers of Tomorrow (LIFTT Inc.) and CEO of Summit Learning Institute, LLC, she has made significant strides in educational equity, authentic leadership, and community empowerment. Her extensive background as a former social service provider and family counselor enhances her ability to mentor leaders, schools, and community-based organizations effectively.

Dr. Allen-Harrison's influence extends to her role as a faculty member at Mills College, now Mills at Northeastern University, where she provides doctoral supervision and teaches courses focused on liberatory pedagogy and empowerment learning. Her research emphasizes the economic empowerment of the Black community and the development of collective consciousness. Her commitment to leading, loving, educating, and inspiring others is reflected in her writing and thought leadership.

She is the author of several impactful books: "How to Live Your Life on Purpose", "Reflections for the Soul: Cultivating Leadership in a World Hungry for Change", and "Self-Empowerment for Success Power Pak". These works offer valuable insights into living a purposeful life, cultivating leadership, and achieving personal empowerment, aligning with her broader mission of fostering innovation, equity, and purpose-driven leadership.

Dr. Allen-Harrison holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership in Early Childhood from Mills College, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Clark-Atlanta University. Her diverse expertise and dedication continue to drive her efforts in education and community development.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/10/2025.

NNeka Allen-Harrison Speaking Topics

  • Black Bay Area Voices: Employment Outcomes of the Black Labor Force

    Understanding the impact of employment trends on the workforce is crucial to creating policies that redistribute resources and expand income opportunities for marginalized groups. This qualitative study investigates the employment trends of the Black labor force in the San Francisco Bay Area. It explores how empowerment learning can help improve economic outcomes for Black-identified citizens. Despite the Bay Area's reputation for global diversity and tech innovation, income inequality still exists across race and gender, leading to significant economic instability for African Americans.

    This study focuses on individuals who identify as Black or African American and earn their living as members of the San Francisco Bay Area workforce. Triangulated data includes 45-minute semi-structured interviews, Google Form questionnaires, and reflection memos written by the researcher. In addition, key staff from local community-based organizations (CBOs) also participated in a 45-minute interview and completed an online questionnaire designed to inform organizational policy decisions that aim to improve economic outcomes for African Americans.

    This report takes a historical approach to discuss a background from quantitative data, current trends, and challenges that highlight critical barriers related to Black employment and retention that emerged as themes from participant responses in this study. The findings and recommendations in this report have far-reaching implications for the research needs of CBOs, secondary and higher education institutions, local, state, and federal entities, and other groups concerned with improving workforce and innovation opportunities for the Black Bay Area and others impacted by economic disparities.

    Attendees will benefit from a presentation on the the report's implications, recommendations, an Empowerment-Centered Framework for Improving Black Employment and Economic Outcomes, and the 7 Principles for Empowerment Leadership as viable solutions for improving Black employment and economic outcomes in the San Francisco Bay Area and other metropolitan areas.

  • Urban Education: Issues and Solutions for the 21st Century

    As the world becomes more urbanized, the need for effective and inclusive education in urban settings has become increasingly important. That's where Dr. NNeka Allen-Harrison's Urban Education presentation comes in. With years of experience as an educator and researcher in urban environments, Dr. Allen-Harrison brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this this subject matter.

    Attendees will explore the complexities of urban education, including cultural diversity, socio-economic disparities, and the impact of urbanization on learning environments. They will also examine best practices for creating positive and equitable learning environments that meet the unique needs of urban students. By the end of the presentation, attendees will have a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in urban education and be equipped with practical strategies to address them. Dr. Allen-Harrison's Urban Education presentation is a must for anyone interested in making a meaningful impact in urban education.

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NNeka Allen-Harrison is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Bay Area Voices: Employment Outcomes of the Black Labor Force, Urban Education: Issues and Solutions for the 21st Century, Racial Equity for a More Just and Inclusive Society and The Value of Empowerment Learning for Social Change & Personal Development. The estimated speaking fee range to book NNeka Allen-Harrison for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. NNeka Allen-Harrison generally travels from Oakland, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Maya Wiley, Liz Dozier, Michael Eric Dyson, Cordell Carter and Dr. Roni Ellington. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling NNeka Allen-Harrison for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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