Public Speaking
Dr. Debbie Almontaser is an expert on Diversity, Interfaith Relations, and Public Education. Debbie regularly speaks on a number of topics such as:
Diversity
- Growing up Arab and Muslim
- Women in Islam
- Gender Equity in Islam
- Muslims in America
- The Commonalties and Differences Between Arabs, Muslims and South Asians
- Cultural Competence in Treating and Nursing Muslim Patients
Interfaith Relations
- Finding Common Ground Across Faiths
- Searching for God: Will Your God Accept Me?
- No Compulsion in Religion
- What Our Faiths Say about Service
Public Education
- Meeting the Needs of Arabic speaking English Language Learners
- Refugee Students: Addressing the Whole Child Academically, Emotionally and Socially
- Youth Voice and Leadership Development
- Every Child Can Learn: Disable Your Mind
- What You Need to Know about Your American Muslim Public School Teachers and Leaders
Speaking Engagements
World Women's Summit New York
From the 33rd Rabbi Marshall T. Meyer Retreat for Social Justice
Irish Stand Event
11th Annual Mayor's Ramadan Unity Dinner
BRIC House for “Muslim in New York: A Community Comes Together”
Human Solidarity Campaign Day #WeAreAllMuslimDay
Webinars
A Step in the Right Direction for Positive Change and Building a Community of Trust
Upcoming Speaking Engagements

11/17 Keynote Speaker: Pure Hands “Stand With Yemen” Benefit Dinner in Washington DC
11/4 Keynote Speaker: American Muslim Women’s Association 17th Annual Awards Dinner
10/28 Keynote Speaker: Pure Hands “Stand With Yemen” Benefit Dinner in Connecticut
10/22 #NeverAgainIsNow: Defending Civil Liberties in The Trump Era, International House NYC
10/22 #NeverAgainIsNow: Defending Civil Liberties in The Trump Era, International House NYC
9/30 Westchester Coalition Against Islamophobia (WCAI) Countering the Muslim Travel Ban and Deportations
8/16 The 2018 Concordia Forum – Montreux, Switzerland
8/6 – 8/7 Michigin GOTV Speaking Circuit
8/1 Upstander Training at Stephen Wise Synagogue
8/6 – 8/7 Michigin GOTV Speaking Circuit
8/1 Upstander Training at Stephen Wise Synagogue
7/17 Re imagining Education Conference: Columbia University Teacher’s College
7/15 History of the Future Summit: Open Society Foundation
7/15 History of the Future Summit: Open Society Foundation
6/20 World Refugee Day Panel
6/13 Union Theological Seminary: Religious Worlds of New York Panel
6/9 Keynote Speaker at Islamic Relief Fundraiser for Yemen
6/13 Union Theological Seminary: Religious Worlds of New York Panel
6/9 Keynote Speaker at Islamic Relief Fundraiser for Yemen
5/16-5/19 United Methodist Women Assembly 2018: The Power of Bold
4/17 “Charting the Course: Becoming Partners in Faith” Marble Collegiate Church
4/6-4/8 Revolutionary Love: Complete the Dream Middle Collegiate Church in New York City
4/4 “Beyond the Dream to the Promise Land” Interfaith Program at Riverside Church
4/6-4/8 Revolutionary Love: Complete the Dream Middle Collegiate Church in New York City
4/4 “Beyond the Dream to the Promise Land” Interfaith Program at Riverside Church
3/29 21st Century Education Conference Sponsored by McGraw Hill
3/15 Muslim Mental Health Conference Sponsored by Michigan State University
3/13 World Women’s Summit New York
3/11 “March For Our Lives” Movement Park Ave Christian Church in NYC
3/15 Muslim Mental Health Conference Sponsored by Michigan State University
3/13 World Women’s Summit New York
3/11 “March For Our Lives” Movement Park Ave Christian Church in NYC
2/24 NY Day of Remembrance 2018, Japanese American Citizens League
2/23 What Role Can We Play in Social Movements Regardless of Age, Poly Prep Country Day School
2/22 Supporting Youth of Ethnic and Religious Minority Backgrounds, ChangePD
2/17 PowHER NY State Assembly Chambers, Legislative Conference
2/23 What Role Can We Play in Social Movements Regardless of Age, Poly Prep Country Day School
2/22 Supporting Youth of Ethnic and Religious Minority Backgrounds, ChangePD
2/17 PowHER NY State Assembly Chambers, Legislative Conference
1/30 Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution New York University
1/21 Feminism and Faith in Union, Celebrating Feminist Activism
1/20 Women’s March NYC
1/21 Feminism and Faith in Union, Celebrating Feminist Activism
1/20 Women’s March NYC