Book Khalil Osiris for Your Next Event
Transform Your Organization's Approach to Workforce Development, Criminal Justice Reform, and the 2Generation Economy
Keynote Speaker • Workforce Strategist • Author of Reinvention
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Khalil delivers data-driven, implementation-focused presentations that challenge conventional thinking and provide actionable strategies. Every keynote ends with a playbook your team can execute.
1. The 2Generation Economy Blueprint
- How household stability drives workforce outcomes
- Breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty through systems redesign
- Policy and practice alignment for funders, operators, and policymakers
- The economic case for investing in two-generation strategies
2. Criminal Justice Reform That Works
- Evidence-based reentry strategies with measurable ROI
- Second-chance hiring frameworks that reduce recidivism
- 50 years of perspective: from incarceration to systems change
- Workforce integration as the most effective reentry intervention
3. Workforce Development Strategy
- The Durability Index: measuring retention, not just placement
- Regional workforce board transformation and accountability
- Employer engagement strategies that drive 70% retention at 70 days
- Redesigning incentive structures for long-term outcomes
4. Second-Chance Hiring
- Building inclusive talent pipelines that serve employers and workers
- Risk mitigation frameworks and ROI data for corporate leaders
- Creating pathways to economic mobility through fair-chance employment
- The business case: retention rates, tax credits, and workforce loyalty
5. Systems Change and Policy Innovation
- Cross-sector collaboration between government, employers, and nonprofits
- Data-driven decision making for workforce and justice systems
- Scaling what works: from pilot programs to systemic transformation
- Changing the metrics to change the outcomes
6. Leadership in Times of Transformation
- Leading through complexity with evidence and moral clarity
- Building coalitions for sustainable change across sectors
- Sustaining momentum when systems resist reform
- Implementation bias: turning strategy into measurable action
Who Books Khalil
Khalil speaks to decision-makers who control budgets, design programs, and set policy. If your audience includes leaders responsible for workforce outcomes, justice reform, or economic mobility, Khalil delivers the evidence and the playbook they need.
- Workforce Development Boards
- State & Local Government Agencies
- Criminal Justice & Corrections Leadership
- Corporate Talent Strategy & HR
- Nonprofit & Community Organizations
- Higher Education & Research Institutions
- Policy & Advocacy Organizations
- Reentry & Second-Chance Employers
Delivery Formats
Every engagement is customized to your audience, your goals, and your timeline. Khalil works with your team before the event to ensure maximum relevance and impact.
Keynote Presentations
45–90 minutes
- High-impact opening or closing keynotes
- Data-driven storytelling
- Actionable frameworks your team can implement immediately
Interactive Workshops
2–4 hours
- Deep-dive strategy sessions
- Collaborative problem-solving
- Implementation planning with measurable milestones
Panel Discussions
60–90 minutes
- Expert moderation and cross-sector dialogue
- Audience engagement and Q&A
- Evidence-based framing of complex issues
Executive Training
Half-day or Full-day
- Leadership development for workforce executives
- Strategic planning and change management
- Custom curriculum aligned to organizational goals
Why Khalil Osiris
Khalil brings 50 years of perspective on the criminal justice and workforce systems—27 of those years as a consultant, researcher, and advocate. He doesn't just study these systems. He's lived them, redesigned them, and measured what works.
- Author of Reinvention: The New Rules of Work in the Age of Disruption
- Creator of the 2Generation Economy Workforce Ecosystem Blueprint
- Developer of the Durability Index—a measurement framework for workforce retention and household stability
- Board Member, National Alliance for Reentry Professionals (NARP)
- Former workforce development executive with cross-sector experience
- Trusted advisor to government agencies, workforce boards, and Fortune 500 companies
- Earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Boston University during incarceration
- 27 years of post-release consulting, research, and systems advocacy
Book Khalil for Your Event
Khalil delivers transformative keynotes and workshops that challenge conventional thinking and provide actionable strategies for workforce development, criminal justice reform, and the 2Generation Economy.
Whether you're planning a national conference, a regional workforce summit, or an executive training session, Khalil customizes every presentation to your audience and your goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Khalil's speaking style?
Data-driven, storytelling-focused, and implementation-biased. Khalil combines rigorous evidence with lived experience to deliver presentations that are both intellectually compelling and practically actionable. Every talk ends with a clear playbook your team can execute.
What topics does Khalil speak on?
Khalil's core topics include the 2Generation Economy, criminal justice reform, workforce development strategy, second-chance hiring, systems change, and leadership transformation. Each topic is customized to your audience and organizational priorities.
What formats are available?
Keynote presentations (45–90 minutes), interactive workshops (2–4 hours), panel discussions, and executive training sessions (half-day or full-day). Khalil works with your planning team to determine the best format for your event goals.
Who typically books Khalil?
Workforce development boards, state and local government agencies, criminal justice and corrections leadership, corporate talent strategy teams, nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, and policy advocacy groups.
How far in advance should we book?
Three to six months is recommended for major events and conferences. For smaller engagements or urgent needs, reach out directly—Khalil's team will work to accommodate your timeline whenever possible.
Does Khalil travel for speaking engagements?
Yes. Khalil is available for national and international speaking engagements. Virtual and hybrid formats are also available for organizations that need remote delivery.
What materials does Khalil provide?
Custom presentations tailored to your audience, handouts and frameworks for attendees, and follow-up resources including implementation guides. For workshop engagements, Khalil provides pre-event assessments and post-event action plans.
Go Deeper
Khalil Osiris is the author of Stop Calling It Reentry. It's Reinvention — the book that presents the full 2Generation Economy Blueprint. His workforce development consulting practice helps organizations shift from individual compliance to household stability. Learn more about Khalil's background — 50 years studying criminal justice and workforce systems from both sides. Read the latest research-driven insights on the blog, or start a conversation about booking Khalil for your next event.
