about Me
Kamali is an orthopedic surgery resident and retired fencer for Team USA. She began fencing her freshman year at Teaneck High School and became a member of the Peter Westbrook Foundation (New York City, NY) in 2006. Despite her limited fencing experience, Kamali was recruited by the Temple University fencing team. During her four years as a Temple Owl, she went on to become a four-time NCAA Championship qualifier, a second team All-American, and four-time conference champion. Her performance inside the classroom and on the fencing strip earned the title of Student Athlete of the Year at Temple University twice (2011, 2012).
Kamali graduated from Temple University with honors, a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and a minor in Psychology. Post-graduation, Kamali matriculated into medical school and began competing internationally for Team USA. She is a 14 time national medalist, an international team medalist and the 2016 National Champion. She was also a member of the 2019 national team and an alternate to the 2020 U.S. women’s saber Olympic team. As a current orthopedic surgery resident, she is working towards becoming a sports medicine surgeon and joining the 0.6% of African American women in orthopedic surgery.
Fencing accomplishments
➢ Temple University Hall of Fame (2023)
➢ U.S. Women’s Saber Team Olympic Alternate (2020)
➢ Temple University 30 Under 30 Recipient (2019)
➢ International Team Bronze Medalist (2019)
➢ U.S National Team Member (2019)
➢ Pan American Team Champion (2019)
➢ Division I Women’s Saber National Silver Medalist (2015, 2018, 2019)
➢ Women in Sports Foundation Travel & Training Grant Recipient (2017, 2018)
➢ Division I Women’s Saber National Champion (2016)
➢ World University Games Team Member (2013)
➢ PNC Student Athlete of the Year (2011, 2012)
➢ Second Team All-American (2012)
➢ 4-Time NCAA qualifier (2008 – 2012)
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Using her platform, Kamali’s focus ranges from teaching how to building confidence to discussing social inequities with medicine and athletics. She has been featured in USA today, Forbes, Sports Illustrated, Teen Vogue, the NY post, Medscape and seen on the Today show. At virtual and in-person events, Kamali delivers an incredibly inspiring, powerful message and serves as a remarkable example of leadership, tenacity, and passion. Interested in having Kamali as a speaker at your next live or virtual speaking event? Complete the form below to inquire about availability.