Naima Fine Iles

Naima Fine Iles is a seasoned professional in diversity, equity, and inclusion with extensive experience in leadership development and youth mentorship. Currently serving as the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager at United Way and Project Manager at The Center for Cultural Power, Naima previously spent over a decade at Summer Search, where roles included Program Director and DEI Lead, focusing on high school program management, staff coaching, and organizational advocacy. Naima's early career included positions as a Youth Advisor with F.E.G.S, where oversight of high school success for students was key, and as a Trainer at Global Kids, facilitating leadership development programs. Naima holds a Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing and Education from The New School, with additional training at the School for International Training.