Emad Rahim
Keynote Speaker: Distinguished Entrepreneur, Award-Winning Educator & Bestselling Author; Fullbright Recipient & UN Empact100 Honoree
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Emad Rahim Biography
Emad Rahim, a survivor of the Cambodian Killing Fields, is an accomplished Fulbright recipient, TEDx speaker, postdoc fellow, and award-winning author, entrepreneur, and teacher. His remarkable journey from a concentration camp in the Killing Fields of Cambodia to the United States, where he was raised in Brooklyn and Syracuse, New York, has been immortalized in the short documentary "Against the Odds," which won the F.A.M.E.'US International Film Festival’s 2016 Bronze Award. His life story was also adapted into a theater production titled "Tales from the Salt City."
Dr. Rahim is an esteemed educator, higher education administrator, and business leader who is skilled in making rapid assessments of diverse situational challenges and developing and leading the resulting action plans. He's been featured in various publications like the Huffington Post, Rutgers' The Humanist, Forbes, CEO Magazine, WorldClass Magazine, and The Post Standard, and has been covered by BBC and NPR. His personal journey saw him overcoming struggles with street violence, gangs, drugs, poverty, family abuse, and dyslexia to become an award-winning educator.
In recognition of his contributions, he received the Outstanding Alumni Award issued by the American Association of Community Colleges, was honored with the John H. Mulroy Founder's Award by OCC’s Board of Trustees, and received a Community Impact Award from SUNY ESC. He was also recognized by the United Nations Foundation as an Empact100 Honoree, received a Congressional Award for Civic Engagement, and a City Proclamation by Syracuse City Mayor Ben Walsh.
Currently, Rahim serves as the Kotouc Family Endowed Chair and Professor at Bellevue University. With his diverse experience and background, he continues to be a dynamic figure in higher education and business leadership.
Dr. Rahim holds post-doctorate credentials from Harvard University, Tulane University, and the University of Maryland. He earned a Ph.D. in Sustainability from Capitol Technology University, a Doctor of Management (D.M.), and an MS in Project Management and Business Management from Colorado Technical University. He completed his undergraduate education at SUNY Empire State College (ESC) and SUNY Onondaga Community College (OCC). He received an honorary Ph.D. from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
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Emad Rahim Videos
Resilience - From Killing Fields to Boardroom
The Stigmatization of Community-Based Organizations as “Ghetto”: An Appreciative Inquiry: Change Management Strategies to Counteract this Labeling Phenomenon
The Inclusive Leader: An Applied Approach to Diversity, Change, and Management
The 4-Tions: Your guide to developing successful job search strategies
Leading Through Diversity: Transforming Managers Into Effective Leaders
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How much does it cost to book Emad Rahim for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Emad Rahim, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Emad Rahim are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Emad Rahim, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Emad Rahim speak about?
Emad Rahim is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Faith & Religion, College, Business, Business Consulting, Marketing, Non-Profit, Author and Education.
Where does Emad Rahim travel from?
Emad Rahim generally travels from Syracuse, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Emad Rahim?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Emad Rahim for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Emad Rahim for your next private or corporate function.
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Emad Rahim is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Diversity & Inclusion, Faith & Religion and College. The estimated speaking fee range to book Emad Rahim for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Emad Rahim generally travels from Syracuse, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Stephen Birchak, Dr. Michael Time and SJ Murray. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Emad Rahim for an upcoming event.
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BOOKS
Resilience - From Killing Fields to Boardroom
The Stigmatization of Community-Based Organizations as “Ghetto”: An Appreciative Inquiry: Change Management Strategies to Counteract this Labeling Phenomenon
The Inclusive Leader: An Applied Approach to Diversity, Change, and Management
The 4-Tions: Your guide to developing successful job search strategies
Leading Through Diversity: Transforming Managers Into Effective Leaders
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CLO Magazine - The Future of the Project Management Role
At the university level, project management courses tend to focus on the technical skills, said Emad Rahim, chair of the Project Management Center of Excellence and an associate professor and program director at Bellevue University. While the technical skills are important, “graduates end up lacking the necessary people skills that are needed to work effectively with their teams and clients. These graduates are proficient in developing and managing the project plan, but struggle in executing their strategy, communicating their vision, delegating responsibilities and working with clients directly.”
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Supporting Players
Rahim is the university dean for business and management at Colorado Technical University, but as a young man growing up on Syracuse’s West Side, he considered himself the “suspension king” of both Grant Middle School and Fowler High School. A very energetic young man with a keen eye for trouble, Rahim was repeatedly suspended before a school administrator changed his life with one simple question.
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Huffington Post - How One Former Refugee Uses His Story To Empower Change
By sharing his story of resilience and over overcoming challenges to high schools and college students throughout the country, he wants to help inspire people everywhere to turn their tragedies into their triumphs. He was recently awarded a Fulbright to conduct research on entrepreneurship and business education in Indonesia at the Universitas Ciputra. And, he is currently touring the U.S., observing business owners, meeting with government officials, participating in panels, and conduct presentations and lecturers on campus. I asked Emad to share some of his work here today.
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Overcoming Obstacles – Dr. Emad Rahim
His life story could be a movie. Dr. Emad Rahim has overcome an unthinkable amount of turbulence and tragedy along with a significant learning disability. Today he’s a true success story thanks in large part to the role education played in his life. Rahim was born in Cambodia where his family was forced into concentration camps. While there, his father was executed and his older brother died of starvation before family members were able to flee to a refugee camp in Thailand. They were granted asylum and found a new home in Brooklyn but violence remained a constant in their lives. While walking down the street Rahim suffered a gunshot wound to the leg. “It was like going from war zone to war zone.
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AACC National “Outstanding Alumni Award”
Former OCC student Dr. Emad Rahim will be recognized in April by a national education association, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). Rahim will receive the 2017 Outstanding Alumni Award at the AACC’s National Convention in New Orleans, LA. Rahim is one of only five honorees nationwide this year.
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How do I book Emad Rahim to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Emad Rahim for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Emad Rahim, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Emad Rahim or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Emad Rahim for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Emad Rahim, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Emad Rahim are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Emad Rahim, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Emad Rahim speak about?
Emad Rahim is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Faith & Religion, College, Business, Business Consulting, Marketing, Non-Profit, Author and Education. -
Where does Emad Rahim travel from?
Emad Rahim generally travels from Syracuse, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Emad Rahim?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Emad Rahim for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Emad Rahim for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Emad Rahim or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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