Manar Morales

Founder & CEO

Manar Sweillam Morales is a national thought leader and visionary on building human-centered workplace cultures at the intersection of diversity, flexibility, and well-being. As the Founder & CEO of the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance, Manar is on a mission to empower organizations to unlock their full potential by creating inclusive environments, implementing effective flexible work strategies, and prioritizing holistic employee well-being.

For over 18 years, Manar has been collaborating with leading organizations to drive meaningful culture change and business results. Through the Alliance’s cutting-edge research, strategic advisory services, and vibrant peer network, Manar and her team provide practical, customizable solutions that help members attract and retain diverse talent, enhance engagement and innovation, and navigate the ever-changing world of work with agility and purpose.

A sought-after speaker, author, and trusted advisor, Manar brings a wealth of expertise from her background as an employment litigator and adjunct faculty member at Georgetown University. She is the author of “The Flexibility Paradigm: Humanizing the Workplace for Productivity, Profitability, and Possibility” (Georgetown University Press, January 2025), which provides a roadmap for building adaptive, resilient organizations that bring out the best in their people.

Manar’s thought leadership and impact have been widely recognized. She is a recent recipient of the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award and is a member of the President’s Council of Cornell Women and the International Women’s Forum. As a passionate advocate for inclusion, flexibility, and well-being, Manar is committed to creating a future where every individual can thrive and every organization can reach its full potential.

More information on Manar’s expertise, speaking topics and past speaking engagements can be found here.

Contact Manar — manar@dfalliance.com