Collaborating with communities, organizations, and institutions to challenge injustice, reshape systems, and build dignified, prosperous futures.
Leading from the margins. Working alongside communities. Co-creating futures rooted in dignity, strategy, and justice.
I’m an executive leader in social equity with over 15 years of experience advancing human rights, organizational transformation, and community-driven change. My leadership is grounded in lived experience as a Black queer refugee. It is shaped by a deep commitment to feminist values, economic justice, and systems transformation. Working at the intersections of grassroots activism and institutional power, I build bold, actionable strategies that shift culture, expand access, and drive impact. This space reflects my work, my values, and my belief in what’s possible when communities lead.
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I deliver keynotes, panels, and facilitated sessions that bridge lived experience, strategic leadership, and systems transformation. I work with organizations, institutions, and communities. Together, we explore what equity looks like in practice., and examine how we can build toward it collectively.
Signature speaking topics
- Advancing LGBTQI+ Refugee Leadership. How to support, uplift, and collaborate with LGBTQI+ refugees as leaders in policy, programming, and advocacy.
- Leading from the Margins: Diversity and Equity in Executive Practice. What organizations can learn from people who’ve survived systemic harm and how lived experience can inform transformative, intersectional leadership.
- Economic Justice for Refugees and Displaced Communities. Policy and practice approaches that address the financial exclusion of LGBTQI refugees.
- Designing Programs with Impact. How to build values-driven programs that prioritize safety, dignity, and measurable impact.
- From Movement to Management: Building Power Across Sectors. Strategies for bridging grassroots activism with institutional leadership to drive change that’s both scalable and grounded.
If you’re looking for a speaker, strategist, or collaborator grounded in lived experience and focused on real-world equity, I’d love to hear from you.
Latoya Nugent 