Mohammed Bilal

Mohammed Soriano-Bilal is a seasoned diversity and inclusion consultant, strategist, poet, and award-winning producer of music and film. He gained widespread recognition as the voice of reason on MTV's "Real World San Francisco." In his capacity as an Inclusion & Belonging Specialist, he currently serves as the Director of Inclusion, Equity, and Access in a Learning Environment at Stanford University's President & Provost Office. Here, he oversees the implementation of Stanford University’s largest equity-focused organizational change initiative, IDEAL.

Bilal's extensive experience in facilitating diversity and inclusion presentations and trainings at educational institutions across the nation positions him as a leader in fostering inclusive environments. He co-instructs a course at Stanford University with Professor Hazel Markus, focusing on intergroup dialogue in higher education. His workshops are designed to provide practical strategies and frameworks that enhance inclusivity and cultural transformation, with positive feedback from institutions such as Northwestern University, Rochester Institute of Technology, and Barstow School. Additionally, his research as a doctoral candidate at the University of California, Berkeley School of Education explores how DEI-centered Communities of Practice influence senior higher education leaders.

As a multi-disciplinary artist, Bilal has collaborated with artists such as Santana, Public Enemy, Ben Harper, De La Soul, Danny Glover, and Mos Def, and his music has been featured on NBC, the CW, and at the Sundance Film Festival. His film "Towards Excellence," examines diversity and equity in independent schools, offering insights for building vibrant and inclusive communities. Previously, as the Executive Director of the African American Art and Culture Complex in San Francisco, he led significant creative place-making developments. Bilal continues to impact diverse audiences through his strategic and thoughtful approach to organizational development and inclusive leadership.