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SCHAI SCHAIRER

SPEAKER. CONSULTANT. TRAINER. AUTHOR. CREATOR.

TURNING LIVED EXPERIENCE INTO INSIGHT THAT CHANGES SYSTEMS.

I help people and organizations understand what lives beneath behavior and respond to family separation with greater humanity, accountability, and care.

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ABOUT

One Day, Injustice Will Be Just A Word In The Dictionary

I’m Schai Schairer, a Black, Haitian, international and interracial adoptee, licensed social worker, and consultant. My work sits at the intersection of adoption, incarceration, mental health, identity, and survival.

I bring clinical knowledge and lived experience into the same room, creating space for honest dialogue, practical learning, and meaningful change.

WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER

Speaking

Thought-provoking keynotes and conversations rooted in identity, survival, and becoming.

Training

Interactive learning that helps professionals see beyond behavior and respond with greater skill.

Consulting

Strategic support for organizations ready to strengthen practice, culture, and accountability.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Honored For Service, Leadership, And Impact

2023 Governor’s Service Award, State of Maryland

2022 Leading Women 40 Under 40, The Daily Record

2022 Montgomery County Serves Award, Montgomery County

2022 Founders Fellowship Presentation, Howard University School of Social Work

Organizations I Have Worked With

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For speaking engagements, trainings, consulting, and collaborative opportunities.

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