Dr. Lori Kido Lopez is an experienced speaker who works at the intersection of culture, media, race, and leadership, helping organizations make sense of the social worlds their employees, clients, and communities are already navigating. She has delivered keynotes, workshops, and strategic sessions for a wide range of audiences, including businesses, libraries, universities, nonprofit organizations, and community groups. Her talks combine research, real-world examples, and accessible storytelling, giving audiences practical frameworks they can use immediately in their workplaces and institutions.

Whether speaking with employee resource groups, educators, students, or community leaders, her goal is the same — to help people better understand difference, communicate across it, and lead in ways that are responsive to today’s cultural realities.

Workshop and Presentation Topics:

  • Beyond Stereotypes: What Asian American Experiences Teach Us About Work, Culture, and Leadership
  • Leading Across Difference in Today’s Workplace
  • Why Media Narratives Matter to Organizations
  • Resilience, Adaptability, and Cultural Strengths in Times of Change
  • Belonging at Work: What Actually Creates It
  • The Future of Diversity Work: From Compliance to Culture

Every talk is tailored to the audience, goals, and organizational context.

Consulting:

Dr. Lopez provides consulting for organizations seeking deeper insight into culture, communication, and institutional climate. Her consulting work includes areas such as inclusive leadership development, cross-cultural communication, media and representation strategy, and navigating moments of cultural tension or organizational change. Drawing on her background in Asian American studies, digital media, and higher education leadership, she helps teams translate complex social issues into practical strategies.

For inquiries, please email Lori directly at LKLopez@wisc.edu.