Ama K. Karikari-Yawson
Milestales Publishing and Training
Ama Karikari Yawson, Esq. is the visionary behind Milestales Publishing and Education Consulting. She is also the accomplished author of best-selling books, including "The Talk: A Black Family’s Conversation about Racism and Police Brutality" and "Sunne’s Gift."
Her insightful articles have graced the pages of reputable publications such as MSNBC's The Grio, The Huffington Post, The Atlantic, and Madame Noire. Ms. Yawson has been featured on prominent television programs, including The Today Show, Al Jazeera's The Stream, The Nate Berkus Show, and Fox Business.
Furthermore, she is a highly regarded radio personality, hosting her weekly show, "How to Make it in the City," on WBAI in New York at 99.5 FM Pacifica Radio.
Under the banner of Milestales, Ms. Yawson and her team of thought leaders and artists specialize in delivering transformative diversity and inclusion training sessions. These sessions incorporate a multidisciplinary approach, encompassing legal analysis, storytelling, drama, dance, historical context, cutting-edge psychological research, mindfulness, and restorative justice circles
Ms. Yawson's impressive educational background includes a BA from Harvard University, an MBA from the Wharton School, and a JD from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.
- University of Pennsylvania Law School
- J.D. (2009)
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- The Wharton School
- MBA (2008) | Finance
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- President, Trainer, and Consultant
- Milestales Publishing and Training
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- Senior Legal Counsel and Vice President
- Citigroup Inc.
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- Associate
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
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- Equity Research Associate
- Blaylock & Company
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- Associate
- Bank of America
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- New York
- New York State Office of Court Administration
- ID Number: 4923389
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Implicit Bias on Recruiting and Retention| Build Your All-Star Team With Inclusive Interviewing 1/5
Hello, in this clip from our Justia Webinar, Build Your All-Star Team with Inclusive Interviewing, Ama Yawson will show you how bias can impact the recruiting and retention processes within...
Forms of Bias During the Interview Process| Build Your All-Star Team With Inclusive Interviewing 2/5
Hello, in this clip from our Justia Webinar, Build Your All-Star Team with Inclusive Interviewing, Ama Yawson will show you different ways of bias and how they can appear during...
Tools for Inclusive Interviewing | Build Your All-Star Team With Inclusive Interviewing 3/5
Hello, in this clip from our Justia Webinar, Build Your All-Star Team with Inclusive Interviewing, Ama Yawson will give you valuable tips and tools to avoid bias and incorporate inclusive...
Everyday Opportunities to Promote Equity | Build Your All-Star Team With Inclusive Interviewing 4/5
Hello, in this clip from our Justia Webinar, Build Your All-Star Team with Inclusive Interviewing, Ama Yawson will teach you how to spot opportunities to successfully promote equity within your...
Conclusions and Q&As | Build Your All-Star Team With Inclusive Interviewing 5/5
Hello, in this clip from our Justia Webinar, Build Your All-Star Team with Inclusive Interviewing, Ama Yawson will share with you the final takeaways of how to avoid implicit bias...