Amira Barger

Amira Barger is an award-winning Executive Vice President and Head of DEI Advisory, providing senior reputation management and communications counsel to clients across the globe. Amira is a scholar, practitioner and thought leader who brings more than 18 years of experience in strategic communications that reach stakeholders, mobilize the community and inspire action. She was recently named Woman of the Year by Women Health Care Executives, and named to 50/50 Women on Boards Top 50 Women to Watch for 2024–2025, Involve People’s Top 100 Executives list, the CMO Alliance’s Top CMOs of 2024, Top 50 Global DEI Professionals by OnConferences, Moguls’ Top 100 People Leaders, Leaderology’s Fearlessly Authentic Leaders list and Business Insider's 30 under 40 in Healthcare Innovation.

Filling the gaps: How corporate America can better support Black women

By adopting an expansive mindset and leveraging the tools they already have, leaders can create a more inclusive future where Black women—and all women—can thrive.

Why businesses should focus on eliminating poverty—and health disparities

By advocating for policy changes, thinking proactively and investing in storytelling, employers can create real change for those affected by poverty, writes this DEI expert.