Diasbility Advocate and Entrepreneur; Former U.S. Special Advisor on International Disability Rights
Sara Minkara: Biography at a Glance
- Sara Minkara is a globally recognized leader in disability diplomacy and policy innovation who has shaped international agendas across more than 70 countries, including in her role as U.S. Special Advisor on International Disability Rights under Joe Biden.
- She speaks to leadership as a practice of curiosity, adaptability, and systems-level thinking, challenging audiences to move beyond performative inclusion toward meaningful, sustainable change.
- With experience across government, multilateral institutions, and entrepreneurship, Minkara demonstrates how to drive impact within complex bureaucratic systems.
- Through her “In the Dark Methodology,” she creates immersive, interactive experiences that push audiences to rethink assumptions, build trust, and engage in more authentic, outcome-driven dialogue.
- Minkara brings both strategic rigor and personal perspective to the stage, equipping organizations with actionable frameworks to lead inclusively, innovate effectively, and navigate an increasingly interconnected world.
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Biography
Sara Minkara is a world-renowned, in-demand speaker and visionary who masterfully shatters conventional wisdom about leadership, disability, and human potential. Having served as U.S. Special Advisor on International Disability Rights and leading foreign policy on disability, Minkara revolutionized how nations and multilateral fora approach diplomacy, leadership, and disability. Minkara’s diplomatic mastery spans 70+ countries and the highest levels of global governance, private sector engagement, and civil society consultation, transforming policy landscapes in trade, emerging technologies, climate action, and international security.
Minkara’s unique story as a blind Muslim woman and Arab-American entrepreneur, which has shaped her into a powerful voice for change, is one that will bring a fresh perspective. Minkara not only served as an ambassador on disability, fostering meaningful partnerships across diverse stakeholders — from grassroots organizations to ministerial meetings, she also founded and ran an International NGO for 10 years, Empowerment Through Integration (ETI), which worked systemically to break down barriers for 1,000+ youth with disabilities across the MENA region. Minkara pioneered her “In the Dark Methodology,” a groundbreaking framework that catalyzes profound transformation in Fortune 500 boardrooms, government chambers, and international forums, fostering an authentic dialogue that breaks down systemic barriers and builds bridges across diverse communities. Her ability to create scalable, sustainable impact has earned her prestigious recognition, including Forbes 30 Under 30, the Clinton Global Initiative, and Vital Voices.
Each session with Minkara is an unparalleled journey. Her style is interactive, hopeful, and impactful, creating space for authentic dialogues and difficult conversations to flourish and develop. Minkara does the work with her audiences; she leaves them feeling seen, heard, and valued. Through her groundbreaking work in disability diplomacy, social entrepreneurship, and adaptive leadership, Minkara equips organizations with actionable frameworks to drive systemic change.
Topics
Authentic Leadership as a Growth Strategy: How Curiosity and Connection Drive Performance and Innovation
Your audience will leave with:
- Proven strategies for exercising leadership through curiosity, vulnerability, and authentic connections
- A concrete sense of the connection between authentic leadership, establishing a culture of openness and trust, and the subsequent free flowing of ideas and innovation.
- Practical strategies and playbooks for carrying authentic leadership forward in their daily lives.
How We Helped Changed the State Department: Creating Transformational Change and Nimble Solutions in Complex Systems
Your audience will leave with:
- A clear lens to distinguish between quick fixes and the hard work of adaptive solutions – and the courage to ask the hard questions about whether a proposed solution is actually addressing the problem or just treating symptoms.
- Concrete strategies for leading adaptive work – how you can work across large, bureaucratic organizations to make space for difficult conversations, create expectations for shared responsibility, and build capacity for taking the real hard work forward.
- Lessons from the inside – based on real work at the U.S. State Department, this session offers tested insights on shifting institutional culture, navigating resistance.
Reimagining the Future of Work and Technology: Leveraging the Disability Lens for Innovation
Your audience will leave with:
- A compelling vision of how the disability perspective fuels innovation and drives the future of AI, technology, and the workforce at every stage—from design and implementation to evaluation and beyond.
- A clear understanding of the concrete economic and societal gains realized when all stakeholders are embedded into every facet of technology and workforce development.
- Actionable insights on how prioritizing the disability lens in reskilling and upskilling initiatives leads to stronger, more resilient, and future-ready organizations and societies.
- A strategic perspective on building inclusive technologies and policies that inherently enhance outcomes for all, ensuring no perspective is overlooked.
Why Disability Perspectives Belong in Every Global Conversation
Your audience will leave with:
- Actionable frameworks for integrating disability perspectives into policymaking, program design, and international negotiations, ensuring more resilient, innovative, and human-centered solutions across sectors.
- Real-world insights from Sara’s groundbreaking work in disability mainstreaming, including how she elevated disability rights in high-level global dialogues on trade, climate, security, and technology – even when it wasn’t on the agenda.
- A reimagined understanding of disability policy — not as a niche issue, but as a value-driver that strengthens governance, expands market access, and unlocks new dimensions of innovation.
- Tangible ways to be an effective ally and why including disabled voices in all conversations strengthens outcomes for everyone.
Lessons From a Diplomat: How to Drive Action Around Your Cause When It’s Not on the Agenda
Your audience will leave with:
- Practical tools and strategies to build unlikely coalitions, bridge divides and establish common ground to advocate for issues and solutions that aren’t on the radar of your key stakeholders.
- Powerful stories from Sara’s lived experience and diplomatic career, including how she got global leaders to prioritize disability inclusion at forums where it had never been discussed before.
- An understanding of the value of disability policy and its implications for everyone — not just the world’s largest minority.
- Actionable insights on allyship, advocacy, and why the inclusion of people with disabilities strengthens outcomes for everyone.
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FAQs
How do I book Sara Minkara for my event?
Contact CAA Speakers at (424) 288-2898 or speakers@caa.com to book Sara Minkara to speak at corporate or private events, keynote speeches, speaking engagements, workshops, fireside chats, motivational speaking, or virtual appearances.
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- Get availability confirmation within 24 hours
- Review speaking fee and contract terms
- Sign agreement and finalize logistics
As one of the most influential talent agencies in the world, CAA handles all speaking engagements from contract to event day coordination.
Who is Sara Minkara's booking agent?
CAA Speakers is the preferred booking agency to contact for Sara Minkara’s speaking engagements. Contact speakers@caa.com for all Sara Minkara in-person appearances and keynote speaking requests.
Contact Sara Minkara's agent- Email: speakers@caa.com
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- Response: Within 24 hours
CAA Speakers can check Sara Minkara's speaking calendar with direct access to availability and official pricing. While many websites may list Sara Minkara, CAA Speakers is the direct source for authentic information about availability and pricing.
What is Sara Minkara's speaking fee?
Sara Minkara's speaking fee varies by event type, location, and requirements. As a top keynote speaker, Sara Minkara's fee reflects their expertise and market demand.
Speaking fee factors:- Event type and audience size
- Travel distance and logistics
- Presentation length and customization
- Virtual vs. in-person delivery
Additional costs: Travel, accommodation, A/V requirements, and optional meet-and-greets.
Contact CAA Speakers at speakers@caa.com for Sara Minkara's current speaking fee and detailed cost breakdown.
How much does it cost to book Sara Minkara as a keynote speaker?
The cost to book Sara Minkara as keynote speaker includes their speaking fee plus travel and logistics expenses.
Total booking cost includes:- Sara Minkara's keynote speaking fee
- Travel and accommodation
- Technical requirements and A/V setup
- Optional add-ons like book signing and meet & greets
- Virtual presentations
- Local/regional events
- Off-peak booking periods
- Flexible event dates
Email speakers@caa.com for Sara Minkara's exact booking cost and customized pricing proposal.
How to contact Sara Minkara for speaking engagements?
Contact CAA Speakers at speakers@caa.com for all Sara Minkara speaking engagements.
Official contact for Sara Minkara bookings:- Email: speakers@caa.com
- Website: https://www.caa.com/caaspeakers/sara-minkara
- Response time: 24 hours
Include your event date, location, audience size, and budget when contacting CAA about booking Sara Minkara.
Is Sara Minkara available for virtual speaking events?
Yes, Sara Minkara speaks at virtual events with professional-grade equipment and interactive presentation style.
Sara Minkara's virtual event options:- Live virtual keynotes with Q&A
- Interactive workshops and breakouts
- Hybrid events (in-person + virtual)
- Pre-recorded presentations
Virtual events offer global reach, flexible scheduling, and reduced travel costs while maintaining Sara Minkara's engaging presentation quality.
Contact CAA Speakers for Sara Minkara's virtual event availability and technical specifications.
What events can I book Sara Minkara for?
Book Sara Minkara for corporate conferences, industry events, private functions, and virtual presentations. Sara Minkara customizes content for any audience size or event type.
Event types:- Corporate meetings and conferences
- Industry summits and trade shows
- Private executive retreats
- Educational institution events
- Virtual and hybrid conferences
Sara Minkara engages audiences from private executive meetings to large conferences with thousands of attendees.
Contact CAA Speakers to discuss how Sara Minkara can customize their presentation for your specific event.
Sara Minkara booking information and availability
Check Sara Minkara's speaking availability through CAA Speakers at speakers@caa.com. Book 3-6 months in advance for best date selection during peak seasons (September-November, March-May).
Availability factors:- Event date and location
- Speaking fee and budget
- Lead time for booking
- Peak conference seasons
- 3-6 months: Best availability
- 3-6 months: Best availability
- 2-3 months: Good availability
- 1-2 months: Select availability
- Under 30 days: Limited availability
Contact CAA early in your planning process to secure Sara Minkara for your preferred event date.
Book Sara Minkara keynote speaker through CAA
Book Sara Minkara through CAA Speakers for guaranteed authentic representation and professional event coordination. CAA is the preferred booking agent for Sara Minkara, with direct access to their speaking availability and decades of experience representing the world’s top keynote speakers.
CAA booking advantages:- Direct access to Sara Minkara's calendar
- 24-hour availability confirmations
- Professional contract negotiation
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- Industry-leading client service
Trusted by Fortune 500 companies for their most important speaking engagements. Contact speakers@caa.com to book Sara Minkara for your next event.
Will Sara Minkara speak at private events?
Yes, Sara Minkara speaks at private corporate events, executive retreats, board meetings, and exclusive functions.
Private event types:- Executive retreats and board presentations
- Client entertainment and VIP gatherings
- Corporate celebrations and award ceremonies
- Private dinners and exclusive functions
Private event benefits: Customized content, enhanced interaction, complete confidentiality, and flexible scheduling.
Contact CAA Speakers for Sara Minkara's private event availability and confidential pricing proposals.
How quickly will I get a response about booking Sara Minkara?
CAA Speakers responds to Sara Minkara booking inquiries within 24 hours during business days. Complex requests or international events may take up to 48 hours for detailed proposals.
Response timeline:- Initial acknowledgment: Within 24 hours
- Availability confirmation: 24-48 hours
- Detailed pricing proposal: 48-72 hours
- Urgent requests: Same-day priority response
Include complete event details (date, location, audience size, budget) for fastest response times.
How far in advance should I book Sara Minkara?
Book Sara Minkara 3-6 months in advance for best availability, especially during peak speaking seasons. Early booking ensures better date selection and rate negotiations.
Recommended booking timeline:- 3-6 months: Optimal availability and pricing
- 2-3 months: Good availability
- 1-2 months: Select availability
- Under 30 days: Limited availability
Peak seasons: September-November and March-May book fastest. Contact CAA Speakers early for priority consideration.
How do I get Sara Minkara pricing information?
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For accurate pricing, include:- Event date and location
- Audience size and type
- Event format and duration
- Budget parameters
CAA provides transparent pricing with all costs included - speaking fee, travel, accommodation, and technical requirements.
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