Luma Mufleh is a championship-winning coach, CEO, and author whose work has redefined what it means to build strong teams and inclusive cultures. As the founder and CEO of Fugees Family—the first accredited school network in the U.S. dedicated to refugee and immigrant education—Luma has spent over two decades leading with courage, compassion, and results.

Her journey began in Jordan and led her across continents—from coaching on a dusty soccer field to building a national organization that transforms lives through belonging, structure, and excellence. A gay Muslim woman and proud American of Syrian descent, Luma embodies resilience and possibility. Her experiences have shaped her belief that the most powerful teams—whether in sports, schools, or corporations—are built on trust, accountability, and belonging.

In her keynotes, Luma weaves compelling stories from her life and leadership with practical lessons for today’s workplaces. She challenges audiences to rethink how they lead, build culture, and bring out the best in others.

A Top 10 CNN Hero, TED and SXSW EDU speaker, and author of Learning America and From Here, Luma has inspired audiences at Fortune 500 companies and top universities alike. Her message transcends sectors and politics: when people feel they belong, they perform, they innovate, and they rise together.