Amita Mehta, AMP Founder

Living Out Loud

Amita’s story began as a refugee, expelled from her Ugandan home and raised in Amish country. As the only girl in an Indian family, Amita fought to discover her identity as an American woman, a lesbian, a business strategist, and a vibrant truth-seeker. Her journey gives her a lens into the struggles and triumphs so many people face in their personal lives and their careers. In every engagement, Amita brings her whole self, providing heartfelt stories and tangible tools to support individuals as they architect major shifts in their careers and re-think their life goals. From elementary school students to aspiring entrepreneurs, Amita helps individuals embrace their true selves, which opens doors personally and professionally.

Inspired leadership in business

Amita offers a distinct value proposition—from her fresh perspective navigating an executive-level career as an out lesbian, she helps organizations maximize talent and think holistically across businesses to leverage scale and work more efficiently. A consummate connector and influencer, Amita is a passionate and dynamic business strategist with almost 25 years of financial services experience. She developed a track record as a trailblazer and a bold and trusted advisor to C-Suite executive management. Through her own corporate experience, she has learned leaders create a climate for employees to fail forward and bring all aspects of themselves to work, it distinguishes companies from their competition and builds sustainable bottom-line results. She offers strategies to help companies develop a climate of inclusion to positively impact the communities they serve and increase ROI. 

Areas of Expertise

• Gender and female empowerment

• LGBTQ advocacy 

• Embracing culture & heritage

• Business strategy & implementation

• Individuality and self-truth