Atia Abawi
Atia is on a mission to open minds, create empathy and bridge divides with a hope to create change.
About Atia Abawi
Atia Abawi is a journalist, author, analyst, and public speaker.From an early age, Atia knew she wanted to be a journalist. After graduating from Virginia Tech, she went to work for CNN. Rising up the ranks from a production assistant to producer to an on air foreign correspondent – where she traveled the globe covering breaking news events.Atia was based in Kabul, Afghanistan for CNN from 2008 to 2010 and then was hired by NBC News as their Kabul based correspondent and bureau chief from 2010-2013. She was then based in Jerusalem for NBC News from 2013 until 2015 covering the Israeli Palestinian conflict and the wider Middle East and Africa. In 2021 Atia returned to NBC as an on-air International Affairs analyst.Atia is the author of three books, including “The Secret Sky” a novel set in Afghanistan. Her second book, “A Land Of Permanent Goodbyes” is based on the ongoing Syrian Refugee crisis. Her most recent book, “She Persisted: Sally Ride” is part of the book series created by Chelsea Clinton. Currently, Atia travels the country speaking at schools and corporations about the importance of diversity and equality.
Speaking Clips
Past Clients Spoken to:
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Speaking Topics
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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Islam in Media
Social Justice
Women in Conflicts
Women’s Rights
Empathy
Bridging Divides
Understanding “Enemies”
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