Guest Speaker, Dr. Kamilah Majied
Dr. Kamilah Majied is a mental health therapist, social work educator, researcher, and internationally engaged consultant on building inclusivity and equity using meditative practices. She teaches clinical practice to graduate students employing psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, and artistic approaches to well-being. She also teaches research methods, social, and organizational policy analysis, and community organizing through a social justice lens.
Kamilah has taught contemplative practice from several perspectives including mindfulness-based stress reduction, mindfulness and racial justice, Buddhism and mental health, and mindfulness practices to preserve the environment. She gave opening remarks at the first White House Conference of Buddhist Leaders on Climate Change and Racial Justice where she also facilitated a dialogue on ending racism amongst the internationally represented Buddhist leadership. Dr. Majied is a contributing author to Black and Buddhist: What Buddhism can teach us about Race, Resilience, Transformation and Freedom which is the first anthology of African American Buddhist stories. Dr. Majied also narrated the audible version of this book. She is the author of multiple published articles, podcasts and webinars on contemplative practice and has a book in progress entitled Joyfully Just which focuses on applying contemplative practices to social justice advocacy and education. After 15 years of teaching at Howard University, Dr. Majied is now a Professor of Social Work at California State University, Monterey Bay.
As an inclusivity equity consultant, Dr. Majied engages people in experiencing wonder, humor, and insight through transforming oppressive patterns and deepening relationships towards ever-improving individual, organizational, and communal wellness. To find out more, visit KamilahMajied.com.
Dr. Majied’s session is co-sponsored by the Office of the Provost, the Environmental Program, the Center for Health and Wellbeing, and the Center for Teaching & Learning.
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