Meet Dr. Kira Banks

Professor, Author, Consultant, Researcher & Thought Leader

Helping individuals and institutions create an infrastructure for equity.

Research & Teaching

Learn about the psychological theories and practices that can buffer individuals from the negative effects of discrimination and systems of oppression.

Consulting

Enhance your diversity, inclusion and equity initiatives through interactive games, reflective exercises and group discussions customized to meet your individual needs.

Consulting

Enhance your diversity, inclusion and equity initiatives through interactive games, reflective exercises and group discussions customized to meet your individual needs.

Books & Resources

Find a list of helpful books and other publications on racial equity recommended by Dr. Banks.

Podcast

Are we really fighting racism or just talking about it?
Subscribe to the Raising Equity podcast and listen to discussions around race, racism, gender, or other systemic inequities.

Podcast

Are we really fighting racism or just talking about it?
Subscribe to the Raising Equity podcast and listen to discussions around race, racism, gender, or other systemic inequities.

Your Journey Starts Here.

Dr. Banks has consulted with national and international firms to enhance their diversity, inclusion, and equity initiatives. She would love to help you or your organization develop skills and competencies to create an infrastructure for equity.

“I’ve found your presentation to be rewarding and illuminating.  Your ability to succinctly capture and distill concepts and ideas helps make these issues we’re facing feel surmountable.  Personally, it’s helped me better contextualize and understand stuff I’ve witnessed or heard about.  And, I think, has given myself and others the language necessary to acknowledge those instances/situations and the confidence to address them (whether that’s in real life or via storytelling) moving forward.”

“She was knowledgeable, smart, provocative, and best of all — encouraged us to take action.”

“She’s up on her research and doesn’t talk over (like some academics do), but with us”

“I’ve been to a lot of these diversity trainings, and this is the best one.”

“Very engaging, relatable, and gave concrete takeaways that I’ll use.”