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Amira El-Gawly

Founder and CEO

Manifesta

Country or State

United States

Bio

A multi-hyphenate creator, Amira's life connects the worlds of business, community and creativity. A connoisseur of all things good and beautiful, Amira seeks to reveal the beauty and potential in every human and every space.

Though formally trained in the field of journalism and communication, Amira's entrepreneurial journey led her to found Manifesta, transforming the impact of our workplaces through culture, leadership and people strategy.

* Co-founded first company at age of 27, driving a values-driven approach to team development, brand building and client service that led to both rapid growth (400% in five years) and high employee satisfaction (twice named Best Place to Work).

* Crafted unique partnerships and designed experiences in collaboration with the world-leading Gallup organization, renowned design firm IDEO and the association of associations, the American Society of Association Executives.

* Founded two businesses, one B2B and one B2C, rooted in belief that we are made for more, and desire to fulfill that through intentional connection to nature and work.

* Trusted advisor to dozens of CEOs, business and nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs and community visionaries. Culture Lead for DC Startup Week. DC Chapter Lead for Culture First.

Top 10 Strengths: Maximizer, Strategic, Self-Assurance, Relator, Individualization, Ideation, Futuristic, Responsibility, Competition, Activator. Certified Strengths Coach.

Advocate for love, meaningful living, nature and all humans.

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Current Position

Founder and CEO at Manifesta

Degrees

Master's of Professional Studies, Public Relations and Corporate Communications

Past Talks

NRF 2022

Skills