Ahmen Sivaloganathan: Social Activist
Keynote speaker and social impact leader Ahmen Sivaloganathan delivers education justice, leadership and changemaking insights, inspiring organizations to drive systems change and empower communities.
Quick Facts:
- CEO of Our Turn, leading youth movement for education justice
- Keynote speaker on social impact, leadership and systems change
- Performs as a hip-hop artist to amplify advocacy messages
- Partnered with World Economic Forum and global institutions
- Formats: Keynote Speaker and Social Impact Leader
- Audiences: Students, educators, corporate leaders, nonprofits and organizations focused on social justice, leadership and community impact
- Outcomes:
- Inspire action toward education justice and systemic change
- Empower individuals to lead with purpose and courage
- Understand strategies for building movements and driving impact
- Travels from: New York, NY
- **Fee range: On Request
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Keynote Topics:
I AM A TROUBLEMAKER
What if the labels that haunt us during our formative years can actually become badges of honor?
Ahmen takes you on his journey from stumbling into Trouble in classrooms and boardrooms to discovering how Troublemaking is a force for good.
THE MOONSHOT
When you gaze at the infinite possibility of the stars, what do you envision for yourself and loved ones?
Go on a ride with Ahmen to reimagine the idea of a moonshot, and to tap into your own rocket fuel.
ELEVATING YOUTH LEADERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS AND CULTURE
Based on Ahmen’s TED-Ed talk, he will pull back the curtain on the game changing leadership of young people.
Discover their powerful blueprint for change and how we can maximize the impact of young leaders in all forms of organizations.
WALKING THE TALK ON EQUITY
Even after a dramatic rise in awareness around issues of equity, most organizations are struggling to go beyond public statements of support.
Ahmen will share a tactical roadmap to turn equity into a verb and embark on a journey of affirmation and growth.
BUILDING AN ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE OF WELLBEING AND IMPACT
Too many leaders are stuck in a broken paradigm, assuming that you must choose wellbeing or impact when developing workforces.
As a CEO, Ahmen discovered that you can – and must – harmonize wellbeing and impact, and this talk will offer some of his secrets.
STORYTELLING IS A STRATEGIC SUPERPOWER
In the age of cancel culture and clap backs in 280 characters or less, it is easier to burn bridges rather than build them.
Ahmen paints the picture of adversarial, painful moments that nearly led him into the abyss, and how he ultimately sought to live and breathe the mantra made famous by Michelle Obama.
FATHERHOOD MAKES ME A BETTER CEO
Ambition. Aggression. Alpha Male. For generations, men have been taught to show up in a manner that exacerbated stereotypes.
When left unchecked, that conditioning is actually ineffective and could harm the people we care about. Ahmen shares his story of confronting and challenging those stereotypes, as a parent and a CEO.
Talent Short Bio
Ahmen Sivaloganathan is a dynamic keynote speaker, social impact leader and artist known for driving systems change in education, racial equity and social justice. Often described as the “Batman of Social Impact,” he blends his work as a nonprofit CEO with his creative expression as a hip-hop artist to inspire meaningful change.
As CEO of Our Turn, Ahmen has transformed the organization into the nation’s leading youth-led movement for education justice. Through strategic leadership and rebranding, he has helped mobilize thousands of students and advocates, positioning young people at the forefront of policy change and systemic reform.
His unique approach combines storytelling, music and lived experience, creating powerful, engaging presentations that resonate with diverse audiences. Ahmen has partnered with global platforms including the World Economic Forum, Stanford Social Innovation Review and leading universities, using his voice to spark dialogue and action.
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