Awaken to an actionable approach to allyship, inclusive language, and building a culture of belonging.
The audience will:
→ Discover how disability inclusion benefits everyone.
→ Explore the essentials of disability-inclusive language.
→ Adopt an inclusive mindset that encourages small action that lead to lasting change.
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About Marisa Hamamoto:
Marisa Hamamoto is the first professional dancer named People Magazine “Women Changing the World.” A leading authority on disability inclusion and building a culture of belonging, Marisa was recently named LinkedIn Top Voice, and has been featured on Good Morning America, NBC Today, Forbes, Fast Company, amongst other media outlets. As a sought-after international speaker and performing artist, Marisa has shared the stage with Tim Cook at Apple HQ’s Steve Jobs Theater, and her clients and partners include Google, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Red Bull, Deloitte, adidas, PayPal, Farmers Insurance, Kaiser Permenente, among other forward-thinking brands. Marisa is a stroke survivor, a late-diagnosed Autistic, and a proud fourth-generation Japanese American. She is the founder of Infinite Flow, an award-winning dance company and nonprofit that employs disabled and nondisabled dancers with a mission to create a more inclusive world, one dance at a time. Marisa is bilingual and bicultural. She completed her BA & MA from Keio University, Tokyo.
presentation DNA: in-person + Virtual
Dance Performance
or Dance Videos
Authentic Dialogue + Creative Thought Leadership
Audience Interaction + Student Q&A
** I am available for both solo talks, and presentations with 1-5 Infinite Flow dance artists.
What Event Organizers Are Saying
“Our company had the honor of having Marisa speak to our workforce about the power of belonging and our universal interconnectedness through movement and dance. Marisa is a transcendent, exemplary presenter whose personal story is inspiring, revelatory, and actionable in its take-aways. Marisa is truly changing the world for the better one dance, one presentation, one connection at a time, and I can’t recommend her enough if you’re wanting a presenter who’s unafraid to be vulnerable in sharing her own life experiences and efforts through her company, Infinite Flow, in encouraging everyone to take chances and contribute their innovation to the world as a vehicle to drive belonging and inclusion for those who feel like they’re often left out. Marisa's story is rife with overcoming trauma and transforming negative situations into positive change that continues to profoundly affect so many others in all the right ways, and I believe her to be an exceptional human being.“
Walter donovan III
Charles Schwab
"Our DEI group invited Marisa as part of our Inclusion Month events. As a member of our ERG for individuals with disabilities, I found her interactive talk, performance, and audience engagement to be so relatable. Marisa's story is not only inspirational but motivational in showing how physical movement benefits the body and mind. Lastly, I received numerous emails, texts, and comments from colleagues sharing their appreciation and compliments."
Patrick Pavlick
SANOFI
“Her professionalism and captivating performances stole our hearts and helped inspire us to be intentional with efforts around continuously fostering an environment where inclusion and innovation can thrive. We look forward to working with Marisa on future endeavors!”
carrie Johnson
Farmers insurance
