Amani Roberts (aka DJ AmRo) is a DJ / Emcee, professional speaker, author, podcaster, and professor who loves to push the boundaries of creativity on a daily basis.

Amani is the Chief Musical Curator for his company, The Amani Experience. This company specializes in providing music for corporate events, social events, virtual events, team-building experiences, and teaches students of all ages how to DJ. Amani has worked with brands such as Marriott, 7-Eleven, ClifBar, Capital Group, Calendly, Meeting Professionals International (MPI), and more. 

Amani’s first book, “DJs Mean Business”, was released in April 2020, and takes readers (and listeners) through the journey of how a DJ set at a popular nightclub is similar to growing a business or career. Amani is the creator of the award-winning podcast, “The Amani Experience” as well as the co-host of the Adventures In Business podcast with co-host Mandi Graziano. 

Amani is the Executive Director of the Center for Entertainment & Hospitality Management (EHM) and a professor at California State University - Fullerton (CSUF).  He has been active on the board of Meeting Professionals International - Southern California for over eight years. In July 2021, Amani became the first African-American President of MPI Southern California in 44 years. Amani graduated from the world-renowned Berklee College of Music (Boston) with his Masters in Music Business in December 2021).