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Ama K. Karikari, Esq. Announced as Featured Speaker for International Women’s Day Conference at Hofstra

A respected attorney, executive leader, and cultural strategist, Karikari brings a powerful voice to conversations on leadership & inclusion

“Ama exemplifies the kind of leadership this conference was created to elevate,” said conference organizers. “Her work bridges culture, law, wellness, and purpose offering attendees meaningful insight into how inclusive leadership strengthens communities!
“Ama exemplifies the kind of leadership this conference was created to elevate,” said conference organizers. “Her work bridges culture, law, wellness, and purpose offering attendees meaningful insight into how inclusive leadership strengthens communities! (Ama K. Karikari, President of Milestales Project Staffing)

Hempstead, NY — The International Women’s Day Conference is proud to announce Ama K. Karikari, President of Milestales Project Staffing, as a featured speaker for the upcoming conference to be held on Saturday, March 7, 2025, at Hofstra University.

To register for the conference, or to inquire about vending opportunities, community partnerships, or corporate sponsorship, visit:👉 https://tinyurl.com/InternationwomensDayCon2026

A respected attorney, executive leader, and cultural strategist, Karikari brings a powerful voice to conversations on leadership, inclusion, organizational well-being, and community impact. Born in New York City to Ghanaian parents, she was raised with deeply rooted values of hard work, faith, and community—principles that continue to guide her professional and civic leadership.

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As President of Milestales Project Staffing, Karikari leads a multidisciplinary team of academics, artists, and wellness professionals who design and facilitate cultural celebrations, training programs, and consulting initiatives that foster inclusion, belonging, empowerment, and healing within organizations and communities.

Under her leadership, Milestales has partnered with a wide range of public and private institutions, including the New York City Department of Education, City University of New York, State University of New York, as well as private organizations such as Wachtell Lipton, Shearman & Sterling, and the University of Texas at Austin.

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“Ama K. Karikari exemplifies the kind of leadership this conference was created to elevate,” said conference organizers. “Her work bridges culture, law, wellness, and purpose offering attendees meaningful insight into how inclusive leadership strengthens organizations and communities alike.”

The 2026 conference theme, HER VOICE, HER CULTURE, HER LEGACY, HER POWER, highlights the importance of collective responsibility. When men listen, learn, and actively support women’s leadership, families are strengthened, organizations thrive, and entire communities benefit. The theme underscores that advancing women’s leadership is not a singular effort—but a shared commitment to progress and equity.

The International Women’s Day Conference convenes women leaders, entrepreneurs, executives, educators, and advocates from across sectors to celebrate women’s achievements while advancing dialogue around leadership, culture, and legacy.

Karikari’s participation reinforces the conference’s mission to amplify voices that are shaping inclusive systems and empowering future generations.

To register for the conference, or to inquire about vending opportunities, community partnerships, or corporate sponsorship, visit:👉 https://tinyurl.com/InternationwomensDayCon2026

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