Birgit Umaigba

Speaking topics

Presentations listed below include in-person and virtual keynotes, as well as workshops, fireside chats, and other presentation formats.

• Nurturing Mental Health and Well-Being in the Workplace

  Birgit Umaigba analyzes the pivotal intersection of mental health and well-being in the workplace, recognizing that a thriving workforce is the cornerstone of organizational success. In an era where the boundaries between work and personal life blur, prioritizing mental health has never been more critical.

  Umaigba delves into the profound impact workplace environments, policies, and practices have on employees’ mental well-being. Through data-driven insights and practical strategies, she showcases how fostering a mentally healthy workplace not only enhances employee morale and productivity but also reduces absenteeism and turnover rates.

  Drawing from personal experiences, Umaigba will illustrate the role leadership has in creating a culture of openness, destigmatizing mental health issues, and providing resources for employee support. She’ll also discuss the significance of work-life balance, stress management, and resilience-building as cornerstones of a mentally healthy workforce.

  Through this presentation, Umaigba strives to empower organizations with the knowledge and tools to champion mental health and well-being in the workplace. Together, we can break down barriers, prioritize self-care, and create work environments where employees thrive, contributing their best selves to the success of their organizations.

• Building an Anti-Racist Healthcare System

  In the pursuit of true health equity, leaders in healthcare must commit to meaningful and sustained change. Birgit Umaigba delves into the critical imperative of anti-racism in healthcare, emphasizing the need for strategic investment to address the deep-rooted historical and systemic injustices that have perpetuated health disparities.

  Achieving health equity necessitates a holistic approach that goes beyond treating symptoms; it demands a dedicated effort to examine the social determinants of health and confront preventable health disparities head-on. This journey toward equity cannot be a side project; it requires dedicated time, resources, and unwavering commitment.

  Throughout this presentation, Umaigba will explore the multifaceted aspects of anti-racism in healthcare, shedding light on the pervasive issues that disproportionately affect marginalized communities. She’ll also discuss concrete strategies and initiatives that healthcare leaders can embrace to create a more just and equitable healthcare system.

  Umaigba engages in crucial conversations that challenge the status quo, spark change, and underscore the urgency of investing in anti-racism efforts within healthcare. Together, we can pave the way toward a healthier and equitable future for all.

• Empowering Change: Healthcare Leadership and Advocacy

  In today’s complex healthcare landscape, leadership is not solely about managing institutions; it is about championing advocacy as a powerful tool to improve patient care, foster equity, and reshape the future of healthcare.

  Birgit Umaigba explores the dynamic intersection of healthcare leadership and advocacy, emphasizing how true leadership extends beyond boardrooms and administrative roles. It encompasses the unwavering commitment to advance policies, practices, and systems that prioritize patient well-being and promote social justice.

  Through compelling examples and practical strategies, this session will equip healthcare leaders with the tools and insights needed to navigate the challenging terrain of advocacy. Umaigba explores the instrumental role healthcare leaders have in driving systemic change, influencing policy decisions, and ensuring that vulnerable populations receive the care they deserve.

  Umaigba aims to cultivate a new generation of healthcare leaders who understand that advocacy is not an option but an ethical obligation. Together, we can harness the power of healthcare leadership and advocacy to create a more just, equitable, and compassionate healthcare system.

• Transforming Nursing Pedagogy: Embracing Anti-Racism

  Birgit Umaigba illuminates the vital role of anti-racism in nursing pedagogy, charting a course toward a more inclusive, equitable, and compassionate healthcare profession. She confronts the undeniable reality of systemic racism within healthcare, and the dire need for nursing education to evolve to dismantle these entrenched disparities.

  Anti-racism in nursing pedagogy is not a choice; it is an imperative. Umaigba shares how nursing educators can proactively address racial biases, prejudices, and discrimination within curricula and teaching methods. She delves into the importance of fostering ant-racist practices among future nurses, equipping them to provide care that is equitable and tailored to the needs of Black patients.

  Through real-world examples and practical strategies, Umaigba demonstrates how anti-racist nursing pedagogy can enhance the quality of care, reduce health disparities, and ultimately save lives. Join this crucial conversation as we collectively commit to reshaping the future of nursing education — one that stands firmly against racism and embraces an inclusive and equitable path forward. Together, we can empower the next generation of nurses to be leaders in promoting health equity for all.