Amira K.s. Barger

Amira K.S. Barger, MBA, CVA, CFRE, serves as the Executive Vice President of Communications & Change Management at Edelman, where Amira focuses on health communications and diversity, equity, and inclusion advisory, collaborating with global clients to build trust and inspire action. Additionally, Amira is a professor at California State University - East Bay, teaching courses in communications, marketing, and change management. As a contributing writer for reputable outlets such as MSNBC, Fast Company, and Ragan Communications, Amira shares insights on relevant topics. Amira is also an author, with a book titled "The Price of Nice: Why Comfort Keeps Us Stuck—And 4 Actions for Real Change" set to be published in Fall 2025. Previous roles include Senior Vice President of Communications at Ogilvy California and C-Suite leadership positions in the nonprofit sector, where Amira advanced fundraising, marketing, and DEI initiatives. Amira's educational background includes studies in diversity and inclusion at Cornell University, an MBA from LeTourneau University, and a B.A. in Marketing from Vanguard University of Southern California.