Keynote Speaker

Dr. Warren has been speaking professionally for over 15 years. Audiences come away with a deeper understanding as well as practical strategies for harnessing their strengths to become better allies, improving the well-being of marginalized groups, and strengthening relationships across differences.

She offers keynotes, webinars, and workshops at Fortune 500 companies, mid-sized businesses, non-profits, think-tanks, educational institutions, and conferences. Her clients include companies across a range of industries, including consumer products, clothing and apparel, healthcare and medical sciences, financial services, automotives, public services, and property development.

Fulbright Specialist

Dr. Warren is a named specialist on the Fulbright Specialist Program. Through this program, higher education institutions, government institutions, non-profits/NGOs, research institutes, and cultural institutions located outside of the U.S. can invite Dr. Warren to share her expertise through speaking engagements, training or capacity-building workshops, curriculum development, or project consultations. Approved projects can have a portion of their costs covered by the Fulbright Specialist program. Please email her at Meg@MegWarren.com for further information.

Most requested keynote topic

The Flourishing Ally: How to Become the Ally You Wish You Had

Most of us want to be a positive force for others and stand up with and support those who are suffering. But we often get lost in the complex terrain of becoming effective allies. In the process, we risk letting down the very people we wish to support and damaging the relationships we seek to foster. Drawing from more than 15 years of research on allyship and well-being, Dr. Meg Warren challenges conventional wisdom about allyship. She reveals why common approaches to allyship fall short and why a well-being-centered approach to allyship can stand the test of time, strengthen relationships, and reduce polarization. In this evidence-based, practical keynote, Warren showcases how we can become the kind of ally we wish we had.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand why allyship can feel challenging, and how we can approach it differently

• Discover what sorts of allyship marginalized individuals find to be most useful

• Learn 3 simple strategies on how to start being more effective as an ally today

Advanced Workshops

How to be an effective ally: A deep dive into 10 allyship strategies
How leaders can become effective allies: Overcoming challenges in the organization, team, and yourself
Growing as an ally: Finding your authentic voice and crafting your unique allyship journey

If you are looking for a custom speaking engagement or training workshop, please contact her at Meg@MegWarren.com.

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"Dr. Warren delivered our 2025 kick-off Keynote speech on Effective Allyship, which was accessible to over 100,000 members. We wanted to cover this topic because it's important to Psi Chi to share resources with members in alignment with our vision to inspire members to study and share psychology in ways that advance our understanding, deepen our connection with others, and lead healthier lives. What I appreciate most about Dr. Warren's approach is how she connects the theoretical to the practical in a very accessible way. I am confident that everyone in attendance left the session with valuable and usable knowledge to incorporate into everyday life."

- Stephanie Beason, Director of Relationships, Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology

"At the 2024 MidWinter Meeting of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology (ARO), Dr. Meg Warren delivered a workshop on 'How to Be an Effective Ally'. She gave a talk on the meaning of allyship and its importance in academic STEM contexts. Through interactive discussions and case scenarios, we explored practical, evidence-based strategies for acting as allies in our own workplaces. Overall, participants shared that the real-world scenarios and reflection exercises helped them see allyship as an ongoing, intentional practice rather than a single act. Several commented that the workshop made them aware of subtle exclusionary dynamics they might have previously overlooked and appreciated the chance to discuss how to intervene productively in such moments.

What was distinctive about Dr. Warren’s approach was her emphasis on actionable empathy—translating understanding into specific, achievable commitments. Rather than centering guilt or abstract ideals, she guided participants toward practical reflection: identifying one meaningful action, anticipating barriers, and planning ways to overcome them. I especially valued her clear and intentional presentation style that made the environment feel warm and welcoming. This is important when sharing personal and vulnerable stories about sensitive topics like allyship. Her research-informed framing made allyship feel both accessible and essential. I felt inspired to bring these strategies into my own professional community after hearing her speak. I would love to have her share her expertise at other events in the future!"

- Samantha O'Connell, Session Organizer, Association for Research in Otolaryngology

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