Gabriell Itima

I help people turn frustrations into innovative solutions that create meaningful change.

About Me

I'm Gabriell Itima

I spent many days standing in my classroom, frustration rising as I watched bright students struggle against a system that wasn't built for them. Most days I attempted to suppress that feeling. But one day, I decided to listen to it instead and ask myself,

"What is this feeling trying to teach me?"


That question changed everything for me. When I leaned into my frustrations about education gaps for Black and Brown students, I created The Innovative Learners—a national education agency that's helped hundreds of students and professionals become confident learners and leaders.

I'm here to help others do the same—

to show educators, students, and emerging leaders how to recognize daily challenges as invitations to create meaningful change. Because when we honor our feelings as messengers rather than obstacles, we discover innovative solutions that transform classrooms, campuses, and communities. 

Through my keynotes and workshops, I've empowered others to identify needs within their environments and build sustainable initiatives that address them.

What could your organization accomplish if everyone learned how to channel their emotions into purposeful solutions?

Work with Me

I'm an educator turned entrepreneur who helps transform frustrations into purposeful action.

Here's how I can support your organization:

1. See it: Identifying System Gaps


Recognizing institutional barriers that limit potential and identifying opportunities for meaningful intervention.

3. Change it: From Challenges to Community Solutions


Guide organizations through the practical steps of building programs that address inequities for underserved individuals.

2. Feel it: Emotional Intelligence as a Change Catalyst


How to harness emotions as powerful signals pointing toward needed innovations in education.

4. The Complete Journey: Building Purpose-Driven Initiatives


 A comprehensive workshop helping teams transform everyday frustrations into sustainable projects that create lasting impact.

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