author,
parent activist,
social justice warrior,
kindness advocate,
planet protector,
world explorer…

human being.

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Education

University of California, Santa Barbara
B.S. in Environmental Science

Santa Clara University, School of Law
Juris Doctor 


Media

For media or speaking requests:

See overview here and/or email AilaMalikPR@Navaltamedia.com


Meet Aila

A lawyer by schooling and nonprofit executive by trade, Aila Malik has been a change-agent in her community and the nonprofit sector, at large, for over two decades. In 2015, Aila founded a unique management-consulting firm, Venture Leadership Consulting, partnering with not-for-profit organizations to drive performance and scale solutions that close systemic gaps of inequity. She has received recognition for her leadership, activism, and tireless service.

In 2018, Aila and her family (husband and three children) realized a decade-long dream to travel the globe together for 54 weeks. With an emphasis on building empathy and global community through humanitarian and environmental learning, the family of five (Franklin Street Globetrotters) visited 41 countries and partnered with over 25 NGOs/initiatives to preserve cultural and natural wisdom.

Living with intention as a compassionate advocate of community kindness, planet protection, and family togetherness, Aila is deeply committed to contributing to a world in which disparity does not limit people’s access to opportunity. 

 Books

 
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Newest Book!

"Mommy, Am I American?" is about a boy’s curiosity about his own identity. This beautifully illustrated story reminds us of our founding “American ideals” of freedom, inclusion, and justice for all people, while inviting us to affirm the definition of patriotism, as showing care for others. 

 
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Pocket Mommy

Zayan’s first day of school is coming, and he is nervous and sad about going to a new school. He knows he won’t be able to spend all day with his mommy anymore, and he loves her more than anything in the world! Luckily, his mommy comes up with a clever idea to make his trip to school much easier. 

Press & Posts

 

In Their Words

“Wow! Loved the Mommy, Am I American? book! Thanks for taking your tears and passion and putting it to paper. I can feel every word. Thanks for showing our kids what being American looks, feels, and sounds like…I’m confident that more love can make a difference.”

— Bret Hedican (Stanley Cup Champion and Two-Time Olympian (USA)- Ice Hockey)

Get In Touch

AilaMalikAuthor@gmail.com
Silicon Valley, CA