Keisha Adair Swaby
Nominee Profile
Location: Manchester
International Inspirational Keynote Speaker
Award Winning Neurodiversity Advocate
Author of Empowering Dyslexics, Blessed and Gifted
Film and Television Supporting Artist
Keisha is a Wife and Mother to four beautiful children. Radio Presenter in Manchester. Keisha gave up her job of 12 years in 2016 to continue her education.
During the last few weeks of her studies Keisha was diagnosed with severe Dyslexia and Dyspraxia at the age of 41. Despite her challenges she achieved a First-Class BSc (Hons) Degree.
Keisha went on to achieve Merit in her Masters degree at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Keisha is very passionate about helping others and creating more awareness of Dyslexia and Dyspraxia especially in the Black community due to the shame, stigma and embarrassment that exists. Her eldest and younger twin daughter was also diagnosed with Dyspraxia making her mission even closer to her heart.
Her mission has allowed her to speak at various colleges, universities and workplaces to inspire, educate and empower others through her story of determination and resilience.
Keisha is a Goodwill Ambassador for the Jamaica Dyslexia Association and Succeed with Dyslexia.
She is a regular speaker at events for international women's day and is a regular speaker at the annual Dyslexia Show held each year at the NEC in Birmingham.
Keisha launched Empowering Dyslexics to inspire and be an example to others that they too can achieve anything her motto is "If I CAN do it so CAN you”
Keisha has been chosen as one of the top 50 most Influential Neurodivergent Women and was a finalist for role model of the year at the Multicultural Business & Community Champion Awards (MBCC).
Keisha won the Caribbean African Health Network (CAHN) Community Unsung Hero Award for her advocacy work in the community!
In 2023 Keisha was listed on the Northern Power Women Awards Future List and was also a finalist at the National Diversity and WeAreTheCity Rising Star Awards 2023.
Award Winning Neurodiversity Advocate
Author of Empowering Dyslexics, Blessed and Gifted
Film and Television Supporting Artist
Keisha is a Wife and Mother to four beautiful children. Radio Presenter in Manchester. Keisha gave up her job of 12 years in 2016 to continue her education.
During the last few weeks of her studies Keisha was diagnosed with severe Dyslexia and Dyspraxia at the age of 41. Despite her challenges she achieved a First-Class BSc (Hons) Degree.
Keisha went on to achieve Merit in her Masters degree at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Keisha is very passionate about helping others and creating more awareness of Dyslexia and Dyspraxia especially in the Black community due to the shame, stigma and embarrassment that exists. Her eldest and younger twin daughter was also diagnosed with Dyspraxia making her mission even closer to her heart.
Her mission has allowed her to speak at various colleges, universities and workplaces to inspire, educate and empower others through her story of determination and resilience.
Keisha is a Goodwill Ambassador for the Jamaica Dyslexia Association and Succeed with Dyslexia.
She is a regular speaker at events for international women's day and is a regular speaker at the annual Dyslexia Show held each year at the NEC in Birmingham.
Keisha launched Empowering Dyslexics to inspire and be an example to others that they too can achieve anything her motto is "If I CAN do it so CAN you”
Keisha has been chosen as one of the top 50 most Influential Neurodivergent Women and was a finalist for role model of the year at the Multicultural Business & Community Champion Awards (MBCC).
Keisha won the Caribbean African Health Network (CAHN) Community Unsung Hero Award for her advocacy work in the community!
In 2023 Keisha was listed on the Northern Power Women Awards Future List and was also a finalist at the National Diversity and WeAreTheCity Rising Star Awards 2023.