Jamira Burley is an award-winning international activist, impact strategist and speaker. Currently, she works as the Chief of Community and External Partnerships at XQ Institute. Jamira also hosts The Otherside of Change podcast, where she explores the stories and strategies behind transformative social movements. Previously, Jamira held executive roles at Apple, Adidas and Amnesty International, driving innovation at the intersection of equity, impact, and culture. Over the last 20 years, her work has taken her across the United States and 40+ countries. She collaborates with collective impact teams representing business, government, issue experts and youth leaders to create equitable change by evaluating and reforming traditional institutions of power, enabling safer and empowered communities. Jamira was recognized as an Obama White House Champion of Change, 2020 Oprah Magazine Visionary, and a Forbes Under 30 Honoree in Law and Policy.