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Dr. Afiya Fredericks

Dr. Afiya Fredericks

Keynote Speaker: Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of the District of Columbia; Growth Mindset Expert

Dr. Afiya Fredericks Biography

Dr. Afiya Fredericks is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of the District of Columbia. Her research agenda includes understanding the impact of implicit beliefs (mindsets) on motivation and achievement, and how to cultivate growth mindset-oriented environments.

She is a recent recipient of the prestigious NSF CAREER grant award for $1.6 million, focused on better understanding how mindset research can be leveraged to create more equitable learning environments for minoritized students in STEM.

Dr. Fredericks has been immersed in mindset research for over a decade now and is the former Director of Professional Learning at Mindset Works Inc. There, she supported the implementation of Growth Mindset programs and practices in schools and organizations for 6 years. As a life-long learner, she believes that embodying a growth mindset is a beautiful journey that she works on daily.

Dr. Fredericks is a proud US Virgin Islander and enjoys opportunities to escape home to the beautiful island of St. Croix.

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Dr. Afiya Fredericks Speaking Topics

Growth Mindset in Mentoring

A growth mindset, the understanding that intelligence grows with effort and practice, and other "non-cognitive performance factors" have emerged as concepts and strategies that hold the promise of significantly boosting youth success, even of reducing the education gap. The workshop presenters will discuss research-based methods, findings, challenges, and new approaches for helping youth shift and develop a growth mindset through mentoring. The workshop presents findings, challenges, and approaches for building a growth mindset through mentoring. Participants will engage in discovering their own mindset and learning techniques to empower themselves and others to increase their intelligence, reduce stress, and learn effectively.

Fostering Academic Success for our Future Leaders

The Impact of a Growth Mindset Intervention on the Mathematics Perofrmance of Elementary Students in the United States

Dr. Afiya Fredericks Videos

Culture, Learning & Growth with Dr.Afiya Fredericks - YouTube
[Episode 121] Dr Afiya Fredericks - The Growth Mindset, Part 1 ...

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What topics does Dr. Afiya Fredericks speak about?

Dr. Afiya Fredericks is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Family & Parenting, Education, Education Motivation, Education Policy & Reform, Diversity, Culture, Psychology, Philosophy, Personal Growth, Motivational and Human Resources.

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Dr. Afiya Fredericks generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Dr. Afiya Fredericks is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including College, Family & Parenting and Education. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Afiya Fredericks for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Dr. Afiya Fredericks generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Eduardo Briceño, Anthony Colannino and Israel Greene. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Afiya Fredericks for an upcoming event.

Dr. Afiya Fredericks Speaking Topics

  • Growth Mindset in Mentoring

    A growth mindset, the understanding that intelligence grows with effort and practice, and other "non-cognitive performance factors" have emerged as concepts and strategies that hold the promise of significantly boosting youth success, even of reducing the education gap. The workshop presenters will discuss research-based methods, findings, challenges, and new approaches for helping youth shift and develop a growth mindset through mentoring. The workshop presents findings, challenges, and approaches for building a growth mindset through mentoring. Participants will engage in discovering their own mindset and learning techniques to empower themselves and others to increase their intelligence, reduce stress, and learn effectively.

  • Fostering Academic Success for our Future Leaders

    The Impact of a Growth Mindset Intervention on the Mathematics Perofrmance of Elementary Students in the United States

Dr. Afiya Fredericks Videos

Culture, Learning & Growth with Dr.Afiya Fredericks - YouTube
[Episode 121] Dr Afiya Fredericks - The Growth Mindset, Part 1 ...

Dr. Afiya Fredericks Reviews

  • Afiya was wonderful! The event was really great, especially for a rainy Friday afternoon. We had 53 in attendance with a mix of professional staff, student staff and faculty.
    Lamar University - Nov 15 2023

  • Everything was seamless and effective. We were delighted to work with AAE!
    March of Dimes - Sep 29 2021

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