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Global Speaker. Author. Educator.

As only the second black woman to graduate with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from her graduate institution, Dr. Malika Grayson has faced many challenges. It was important for her to use her journey to help other black women who may feel alone on their path to success.

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In Hooded: A Black Girl's Guide to the Ph.D., Dr. Malika Grayson offers an account of surviving and thriving as a doctoral candidate in STEM.

Written for those who have never seen themselves represented in their chosen career, Hooded provides practical survival strategies, mental health tips, and ideas for creating community and leaving a lasting legacy.

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COLTEN ANDERSEN, THE MATHEM GROUP

Have you ever spoken with someone and you literally feel like you’re there in their life lesson learning right with them? It’s impactful, it sticks. Dr Malika Grayson does that with her audience.

JEAN MARIE RUSSO, SPEAKING OF SUCCESS, INC.

Empowering! The one word that encompasses the incredible global influencer she is. I have had the unique pleasure of hearing and experiencing Dr. Milaka Grayson. Life-changing and motivational for STEMinists (Women who shatter the ceiling and focus and excel in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Truly inspirational, informational and motivational!

JOANNA RAJENDRAN, SPEAKER, COACH, AND AUTHOR

Dr. Malika Grayson is as informative and entertaining as she is intelligent. I would encourage everyone to listen to the tips she shares on how to get a seat at ANY table!

SRIKANT IYER, NEW YORK ACADEMY OF SCIENCES

“It was great to work with Malika. I invited her to share her experience at The New York Academy of Sciences. She did a great job of communicating her experience to the audience to build a connection with them as well as provide implementable strategies that helped the audience navigate through their personal and professional journey.
I really enjoyed hosting her and also learn more about how she has evolved as an individual. Her human-centered approach and advocacy to highlight the excellence of scientists is key to driving equity with the STEM ecosystem.”

THORSTEN REINHARDT, I AM THOR PRODUCTIONS

“I found Malika’s talk so inspiring! Throughout her speech I loved her transformational storytelling from quitting at obstacles to everything is possible. Her ability to portrait her journey together with her beautiful and positive mindset has been a great inspiration to me. I could listen to her for hours.”

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