Luma Mufleh

Luma Mufleh is the founder of Fugees Family, an organization that uses soccer and education to transform the lives of refugee children in America. She speaks on belonging, resilience, and the power of opportunity, sharing how she built a school and soccer program that has changed hundreds of lives. Luma’s TED Talk and powerful story challenge audiences to see the potential in every person.

Luma Mufleh speaker  is a championship-winning coach, CEO, and author whose work has redefined what it means to build strong teams and inclusive cultures. As the founder and CEO of Fugees Family—the first accredited school network in the U.S. dedicated to refugee and immigrant education—Luma has spent over two decades leading with courage, compassion, and results.

Her journey began in Jordan and led her across continents—from coaching on a dusty soccer field to building a national organization that transforms lives through belonging, structure, and excellence. A gay Muslim woman and proud American of Syrian descent, Luma embodies resilience and possibility. Her experiences have shaped her belief that the most powerful teams—whether in sports, schools, or corporations—are built on trust, accountability, and belonging.

In her keynotes, Luma weaves compelling stories from her life and leadership with practical lessons for today’s workplaces. She challenges audiences to rethink how they lead, build culture, and bring out the best in others.

A Top 10 CNN Hero, TED and SXSW EDU speaker, and author of Learning America and From Here, Luma has inspired audiences at Fortune 500 companies and top universities alike. Her message transcends sectors and politics: when people feel they belong, they perform, they innovate, and they rise together.

Coaching for Belonging: The New Leadership Advantage

Learn how to build teams that perform with trust, empathy, and accountability. Drawing on decades of experience as a coach and CEO, Luma shows how belonging drives innovation, resilience, and performance.

Takeaway: Belonging isn’t a feel-good idea — it’s a competitive edge.

Leadership Under Pressure: Lessons from the Field

Luma shares powerful lessons on how to lead with clarity and courage under pressure. From refugee fields to boardrooms, she reveals what it takes to stay focused, make tough calls, and motivate teams through uncertainty.

Takeaway: The strongest leaders rise when conditions are toughest.

The Belonging Blueprint: Building Cultures That Last

Discover practical strategies for creating belonging from day one — from hiring and onboarding to leadership and feedback. Luma teaches how structure and accountability build trust and loyalty.

Takeaway: Belonging builds retention, engagement, and results.

From Refugee Fields to the American Dream: A Story of Courage and Connection

Luma’s remarkable journey — from growing up in Jordan to founding a groundbreaking organization in the U.S. — offers an inspiring lesson in grit, hope, and leadership.

Takeaway: You don’t need perfect conditions to do extraordinary things — just the courage to begin.