Keynote Speaker · Educator · Storyteller

Leadership,
told honestly.

Dr. Adam Soltani delivers keynotes and conference breakout sessions on nonprofit leadership, storytelling, and equity-centered governance — drawn from two decades in nonprofit leadership, including his current role at the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits.

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Keynotes

High-energy talks on nonprofit leadership, equity, and civic engagement — built for conferences, board retreats, and staff convenings.

Breakout Sessions

60- to 90-minute sessions built for conference agendas — covering strategic planning, board development, and storytelling in a focused, single-session format.

Field-Tested Insight

Every talk is grounded in real experience — two decades in nonprofit leadership, including his current work guiding training and consulting for nearly 1,000 Oklahoma nonprofits as Chief Programs Officer at OKCNP.

Adam in Action

Moments from the field — leading trainings, facilitating strategic planning sessions, and connecting with nonprofit leaders across Oklahoma.

Adam Soltani presenting to a conference audience

Adam Soltani teaching a nonprofit training session

Adam Soltani at the OKCNP Legislative Learning Lab

Where Adam Speaks Best

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Building a Board You'll Actually Love Working With

A practical framework for recruiting and engaging board members who show up and stick around.

Tell It Like It Matters

Storytelling that turns donor curiosity into sustained, mission-funding commitment.

Leading with Equity in an Anti-DEI Climate

Holding onto equity values and doing the work, even when the label has become politically fraught.

“I loved that he had nonprofit experience so he could share his own stories — he’s my favorite instructor so far!”

— Training Participant

Leadership,told honestly.