Who We Are
Migrants Leadership Institute (MLI) is an independent think tank offering policy, research, and advocacy related to political and economic matters impacting highly qualified and skilled migrants. Additionally, we create knowledge exchange programmes that help highly qualified and skilled migrants to access leadership and board level positions and effectively participate in decision-making in organisational, political, economic, and public life.
We are a private (not a charity) international organisation which brings together migrant professionals, executives and decision-makers from various industries who appreciate the contributions of migrants from the global south to the global north.
Our Aim
MLI aims to help highly qualified and skilled migrants to leverage their unique position as knowledge exchange and engagement partners in the co-production of future impact by self-inclusion into leadership and decision-making positions. To find ways of navigating challenges and systemic barriers, in order to increase their visibility in ways that maximise the chance of it making a difference to the world.
Upcoming Event
The 2nd International Conference on Highly Skilled Migrant Women and Leadership: Navigating Identity in Career Progression
Saturday, 15 Mar 2025 10:00 - 4:00 BST Online
Our Services
Career Progression
Do you need a MENTOR?
We could match you to mentor who can help you on your journey to leadership. Someone who to share what they know with you and serve as a bouncing board when you are struggling.
Do you need a COACH?
Access leadership development and inclusion coaching. Look after your well-being on your journey to the top. Coaching will help you. We run group and one-to-one sessions
Do you need a SPONSOR?
Do you feel like an outsider in your organisation? Do you need to learn the ropes from the people in the positions you want to occupy? May be we can you help you find the right sponsor.
Join the Migrants' Leadership community BECOME A MEMBER NOW
Our Leadership Team
Dr Amina Chitembo PhD
Founding Director
Leadership Development and Executive Coach and Consultant |Ā Scholar | Author | Speaker
Savi Jayaweera
Senior Advisor
Mental Wellbeing Mentor and Practitioner | Integrative Psychotherapist Psychologist
Pamela Mahaka
Advisor and Co-Founder
Career Self-Management Mentor | Specialist Occupational Therapist
International Advisory Board Members
Hanna Moore ā€“ Advisory Board Member, North America
MA, Town and Country Planning | PTLLS - Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector
Current Base Florida USA
Dr Ashiedu Joel - Advisory Board Member, Cultural Intelligence, UK
Founder Ashioma Consults | NHS Non-Executive Director | Councillor, Leicester City Council
Dr Farah Amiruddin ā€“ Advisory Board Member, Asia & the M. East
Medical Doctor, Master of Science: MBBS | Fellowship in Diabetology
Current Base:Ā United Kingdom
