Building a community where professionals belong, grow, and lead.
Since 2009, Naima has brought together practitioners, researchers, and leaders from across the globe to share knowledge and shape the future of our field.
Our story
Naima began as a small gathering of thirty professionals who believed that knowledge grows when it is shared. What started as an annual meetup has grown into a year-round global network.
Today, we support more than ten thousand members with events, mentorship, resources, and a thriving community — while staying true to the spirit of those first conversations.
What we stand for
The values that guide everything we do.
Community first
People come before everything else. Every decision starts with what helps our members thrive.
Integrity
We are transparent, honest, and accountable to the people we serve.
Excellence
We hold a high bar — for our programs, our partnerships, and ourselves.
Meet the team
The people working behind the scenes to support our members.
Amelia Hart
Executive Director
David Okoro
Head of Community
Mei Lin
Programs Lead
Sara Cohen
Partnerships