Anastasia Somoza
UN keynote speaker driving disability inclusion, accessibility, and leadership that turns equity into measurable business impact.
Why book Anastasia Somoza for your next event
- UN keynote speaker with global experience translating disability inclusion into practical strategies that strengthen culture and drive growth.
- Award-winning advocate showing how accessibility and equity fuel leadership, innovation, and measurable organizational success.
- Former National Director of Disability Engagement offering unique insights on engaging diverse communities and creating real change.
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Global advocate turning inclusion into strategy, culture, and results
Anastasia Somoza is a globally recognized keynote speaker and advocate who helps organizations turn inclusion into action. With experience from the United Nations stage to national political leadership, she brings a rare combination of vision and practical strategy. Her keynotes equip leaders with tools to build accessible cultures, engage diverse communities, and unlock innovation through equity. When you book Anastasia Somoza, you bring in a voice that connects purpose with performance and inspires lasting transformation.
Who is Anastasia Somoza
Anastasia Somoza is an internationally recognized keynote speaker and one of the most prominent voices in disability rights, inclusion, and social equity. Her journey into advocacy began at just nine years old when she addressed President Bill Clinton to advocate for equal access to education for her twin sister. That defining moment marked the start of a lifelong commitment to advancing opportunity, accessibility, and representation for all.
Today, Anastasia Somoza is known for her ability to connect global policy with real-world impact. She has delivered powerful keynote speeches at the United Nations, the Democratic National Convention, and major international forums across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Her presence on these stages reflects both her credibility and her ability to inspire action across cultures, industries, and leadership levels.
Leadership and policy impact
Anastasia Somoza’s career is shaped by hands-on leadership and deep involvement in shaping policy and systems. She served as National Director of Disability Engagement for Harris for President, where she led national accessibility strategy and worked to ensure meaningful engagement with diverse communities. This role gave her direct experience in building inclusive frameworks at scale, something she now brings into organizations worldwide.
In addition, she has served as a commissioner on New York City’s Civic Engagement Commission and has worked as a trusted consultant advancing accessibility legislation. Her work bridges the gap between advocacy and implementation, showing organizations how to move from intention to measurable results.
Her contributions have been recognized with prestigious honors, including the Susan B. Anthony Award and the David B. Kriser Medal. These recognitions reflect decades of dedication to advancing both women’s rights and disability inclusion.
Book Anastasia Somoza for your event
When you book Anastasia Somoza for your event, you gain more than an inspiring keynote. You gain access to actionable strategies that help organizations embed accessibility and equity into their core operations. Her approach is grounded in real experience, making her insights both credible and immediately applicable.
She works with organizations to:
- Transform inclusion into a competitive advantage
- Strengthen leadership through diverse perspectives
- Build cultures that support accessibility and innovation
- Engage communities in meaningful and lasting ways
Her keynotes are tailored to resonate with leaders, teams, and decision-makers who want to create environments where people and performance thrive together.
Driving the inclusion revolution
Anastasia Somoza stands at the forefront of what many describe as an inclusion revolution in business and society. She challenges organizations to rethink what inclusion truly means and how it can be embedded into everyday practices. Her message is clear: accessibility and equity are not side initiatives, they are drivers of innovation, culture, and growth.
Through compelling storytelling and sharp strategic insight, she demonstrates how inclusive thinking leads to stronger leadership and better decision-making. She helps audiences understand that inclusion is not just about representation, but about creating systems where everyone can contribute fully.
A keynote that creates lasting impact
Dynamic, authentic, and deeply persuasive, Anastasia Somoza leaves audiences with both inspiration and direction. Her ability to translate complex issues into clear, actionable steps makes her a trusted voice for organizations ready to evolve.
She challenges leaders to move beyond conversation and into action, offering a roadmap for building workplaces where accessibility and equity are embedded into the foundation. Her keynotes inspire teams to lead with purpose, embrace innovation, and see inclusion as a long-term strength.
Booking Anastasia Somoza means empowering your organization with the tools, mindset, and motivation to create meaningful change. Her message resonates long after the event, shaping how organizations think, lead, and grow in a more inclusive future.
Keynotes
Keynote by Anastasia Somoza:
Perseverance and Courage
Are your teams struggling to stay motivated in the face of constant change and uncertainty?
Many organizations today face employees who feel overwhelmed, uninspired, or hesitant to take risks. This lack of resilience can hold back growth, innovation, and long-term success.
Keynote Speaker Anastasia Somoza transforms this challenge into an opportunity. Drawing on her lifelong advocacy and powerful personal journey, she demonstrates how perseverance and courage are not just personal traits but essential organizational assets. Through her dynamic keynotes, she inspires audiences to push past obstacles, embrace challenges with confidence, and find strength in adversity.
When you book Anastasia Somoza for your event, you empower your people with proven tools to overcome setbacks, lead with courage, and turn resilience into a driving force for performance and growth.
Keynote by Anastasia Somoza:
Workplace Diversity
Is your organization struggling to move beyond surface-level diversity initiatives that fail to deliver real impact?
Many companies want inclusive workplaces but often lack the strategies to turn good intentions into meaningful action. Without true diversity, businesses miss out on innovation, engagement, and the competitive edge that inclusion brings.
Keynote Speaker Anastasia Somoza delivers the solution. With decades of experience as a global disability rights advocate and award-winning leader, she empowers organizations to see diversity not as a challenge, but as a catalyst for growth. Her keynotes provide actionable insights on building equitable structures, engaging underrepresented voices, and creating cultures where every employee thrives.
When you book Anastasia Somoza for your event, you gain more than inspiration, you gain proven frameworks to transform diversity into measurable business success and long-term organizational strength.
Keynote by Anastasia Somoza:
Disability Advocacy and Awareness
Is your organization overlooking the full potential of employees and customers with disabilities?
Too often, companies underestimate the importance of accessibility, missing opportunities to innovate and engage a significant market segment. This gap not only limits inclusion but also reduces organizational competitiveness.
Keynote Speaker Anastasia Somoza changes that narrative. As a globally recognized disability rights advocate and consultant, she has influenced legislation, guided Fortune 500 leaders, and delivered keynotes at the United Nations. Her talks reveal how disability inclusion is not a compliance checkbox but a powerful driver of innovation, loyalty, and organizational resilience.
When you book Anastasia Somoza for your event, you gain practical strategies to improve accessibility, foster awareness, and harness the strengths of diverse talent. She equips leaders with the tools to make advocacy part of your brand and success part of your culture.
Keynote by Anastasia Somoza:
Overcoming Adversity
Does your organization struggle to maintain momentum when faced with setbacks, uncertainty, or unexpected challenges? Adversity can leave teams demoralized, leaders overwhelmed, and businesses hesitant to take bold steps forward. Without resilience, even the strongest strategies risk falling apart under pressure.
Keynote Speaker Anastasia Somoza brings a powerful perspective on overcoming adversity. From advocating at age nine for inclusive education to addressing world leaders on disability rights, she has turned personal challenges into opportunities for global impact. Her keynotes inspire audiences to reframe obstacles, embrace change, and transform hardships into stepping stones for growth.
When you book Anastasia Somoza for your event, you equip your teams with proven tools to face difficulties head-on, stay motivated in tough times, and turn resilience into a competitive advantage that drives long-term success.
Keynote by Anastasia Somoza:
Determination and Drive to “Make a Difference!” and “Do It!”
Are your employees struggling to stay driven in today’s fast-paced, high-pressure environment? Many organizations face teams that want to make an impact but lack the motivation or direction to take bold action. Without determination and follow-through, even great ideas never reach their full potential.
Keynote Speaker Anastasia Somoza delivers the spark to change that. With a lifetime of advocacy and leadership, she shows how determination and drive can transform ambition into measurable results. Her keynote empowers audiences to take initiative, overcome inertia, and commit to making a lasting difference, both inside their organizations and in the wider world.
When you book Anastasia Somoza for your event, you give your teams the inspiration and actionable strategies they need to move from intention to execution and to embrace the mindset of “do it” leadership.
Keynote by Anastasia Somoza:
Inclusive Education and Education for All: My Personal Story
Is your organization seeking ways to truly embrace inclusion but struggling to translate values into everyday practice? Many leaders want to support equity yet lack the tools to ensure all individuals are given equal opportunities to succeed. Without inclusive education and awareness, potential remains untapped and engagement suffers.
Keynote Speaker Anastasia Somoza offers a deeply personal and transformative perspective. Beginning her advocacy at just nine years old, fighting for her twin sister’s right to inclusive education, she has since become a global voice for equity and accessibility. Her keynote shares powerful stories and practical frameworks to help organizations understand the true value of inclusive learning environments.
When you book Anastasia Somoza for your event, you provide your teams with actionable insights to foster equity, create learning cultures that embrace all, and unlock the potential of every individual.
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A Mountain of Humanness Anastasia Somoza Do Lectures 2015
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Anastasia Somoza at DNC 2016
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