About Me
Rubina Halwani is a Training and Inclusion Consultant and Public Speaker on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) topics.
Mrs. Halwani's career spans over 20 years in corporate, business, government, and education. Rubina is a recognized leader in Learning and Development. Her work in training development has received recognition and awards. Her top three strengths include empathy, leadership, and public service. Rubina advocates for underrepresented communities of color, helping to bridge gaps and promote representation, inclusion, and belonging.
Rubina identifies as a cisgender female and prefers she/her pronouns. She is a 2nd generation Muslim American of Indian/Pakistani heritage. Born in Maryland, Rubina has lived/worked in Washington DC, San Francisco, Iowa City, Beirut Lebanon, and Salt Lake City, Utah. Rubina celebrates diversity and international travel.
Training & Development Work History
State of Utah | DSAMH | DHHS 2019 –
Lending Club (Contract) 2019
IDOL Courses (Contract) 2019
College of Emergency Dispatch | IAED 2018 – 2019
Allen Communications, UT 2015 – 2016
Published Training
HIPAA and PHI Protection Training
School Based MH Infographic
MH Public Service Announcement
Mental Health/SUD Training
New-Hire Employee Onboarding
911 Person Identification
911 Weapon Identification
911 Structure Fire Response
911 Medical Data Visualization Infographics
Stress Reduction
911 Opioid Awareness Training & Job Aid
DIRECTV Technician Training
Lending Club New Lender Training and Job Aids
Deloitte Instructor-Led Training
RMA Bankers Training- Bronze Horizon Award
7-11 Cashier Training
Dominoes Service Training
Nestle Food Safety
Lego New-Hire Training
Public Service
Digital Community Outreach/Social Networking Specialist
Muslim Community Leader/Public Speaker
Founder, DEI Forum
Voter Registration, Voterise Utah, 2018
Campaign Staffer, 2018
Muslim Voter Registration, 2016
Voter Delegate, 2015-2016
Campaign Staffer, 2008 Elections- Iowa
Campaign Staffer, Omar Ahmad, 1st Muslim Mayor for the City of San Carlos
Chair, City of Bowie Education Committee
Event Coordinator, Council of American Muslim Professionals
Chair and Certified Coach, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Board Appointments, Present
Advisor, The Training Learning and Development Community
Advocacy Director, Muslim Americans in Public Service
Outreach Chair, Concerned Coalition of Utah
Board Appointments, Past
Muslim Chair, You've Got This Women's Religious Interfaith Initiative
President, Mom's Club of Cottonwood Heights