Kabir Amari (they/them)

Founder and CEO of KMG Consulting Firm

Kabir Amari (they/them) is a nonbinary educator, training facilitator, and impact strategist. They are a nationally respected Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Justice consultant with an expertise on the experiences of LGBTQ+ youth of color and analyzing gender dynamics within the workplace. They earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Florida A&M University and a master's of science degree in education from The Johns Hopkins University. Previously, they served as the Senior Managing Director of the National Prism (LGBTQ) Alliances at Teach For America and as a Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) Consultant for Advocates For Youth.

As the founder and CEO of Kezia M. Gilyard, LLC, they enjoy building courses that allow participants to examine the experiences of people who have been marginalized by various and intersecting systems of oppression, and helping participants locate their unique role in creating and sustaining systems of change. Kabir Amari has trained pre-K-12 and post-secondary educators across the country about the importance of approaching queer and trans equity through an intersectional lens. They’ve spent a decade providing guidance, mentorship, and leadership opportunities for queer and trans youth in South Florida and beyond.

While serving as the LGBTQ+ Coordinator for Broward County Public Schools, they were selected for South Florida Gay News’ “Out 50,” a distinguished list recognizing openly LGBTQ+ individuals who make an impact in South Florida. Kabir Amari received the Bishop S.F. Makalani-Mahee award for Trans Equality in 2019, and was a finalist for GLSEN’s Educator of the Year award In 2020.

In 2023, Kabir Amari’s work was published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for their contributions in Supporting the Health and Well-Being of Gender Diverse Youth: A Workshop. In their previous role they also served as the lead editor of the Broward County Public Schools LGBTQ+ Critical Support Guide and the lead editor of the 2024 edition of the Dru Project’s GSA Guide Book. Kabir Amari believes that all educators have a role in liberating youth.