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Dr. Nadine Naber

Dr. Nadine Naber is a public scholar, author, and teacher from Al-Salt, Jordan and the Bay Area of California. Nadine has been co-creating connections, research, and activism among scholars of color and social movements for the past 25 years. She is author/co-author of five books, an expert author for the United Nations; co-founder of the organization Mamas Activating Movements for Abolition and Solidarity (MAMAS); co-author of the forthcoming book, *Pedagogies of the Radical Mother* (Haymarket Press); and founder of programs such as the Arab and Muslim American Studies Program at the University of Michigan and the Arab American Cultural Center at the University of Illinois. Her work has been recognized through awards such as the Lifetime Achievement Prize from the American Studies Association (2022), the Y-Women’s Leadership Award, and awards from foundations such as Macarthur, Ford, Russell Sage, Open Societies, and Andrew W. Mellon.

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Nadine Naber is simply riveting! She is one of the most fascinating and innovative thinkers. She offers ingenious solutions to better understanding our world and the dilemmas we face. You will not be the same person after hearing her speak—and the world and you will be better as a result.

Clarissa Rojas

Professor, Latino Studies, University of California Davis

Dr. Naber’s was a key speaker at our 10 year anniversary event. I’ve also seen her speak at other educational and community events. She has a wealth of knowledge and a great presence. She breaks down information and makes it relevant so that it speaks directly to the audience she’s presenting to

Chris Lymbertos

Associate Director, Center for Media Justice

I will never forget Dr. Naber’s lecture at the Field museum in Chicago.  She was brilliant, engaging, and captivated the audience. She used stories that powerfully moved the audiences and she inspired us to think in entirely new ways about some of the most urgent issues of our times. Audience members continued to praise her presentation long after her visit. Her presentation has opened the door for ongoing opportunities to engage on these issues and more – and we are tremendously grateful for her time with us!

Jenine Wehbeh

Manager of Learning Resources, Field Museum, Chicago