Women To Watch Awards 2026 honors Aka Ali-Kerr

Aka Ali-Kerr is a seasoned Human Resources leader with over 24 years of experience designing people strategies that drive business success. She is the author of The Master Guide to Leadership Through the Lens of Care and a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Trainer, and Speaker, known for empowering leaders and teams through coaching, workshops, and keynote speaking.

Her career thrives at the intersection of business and people, leveraging deep expertise in Compensation, Recruitment, Training, Organizational Design, and Employee Relations to help organizations exceed their goals. She believes leadership is not about titles, but about impact, care, and lifting others up.

Beyond her corporate role, Aka serves on the boards of the Academy of Hospitality & Tourism (AOHT) and the South Florida Hospitality Human Resource Association (SFlaHHRA), where she continues to shape the future of the hospitality industry. Her mission is to build cultures where people flourish and teams transform.