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          Consultant, Facilitator, & Public Speaker

           

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        • Yulkendy's Story

           

          Hi! ¡Hola! My name is Yulkendy Darlene Valdez Valdez Ortiz Hermoso. I am unapologetically a patchwork of cultures - Afro-Latina with Caribbean roots in the Dominican Republic, Midwesterner at heart from St. Louis, Missouri, and now a proud Northeastern currently based out of Brooklyn.

           

          Since graduating from college in 2017, I have committed to engaging in meaningful projects that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion across the private and public sectors. I center transparency, humility, and vulnerability in my approach to working with collaborators and clients.

           

          I am a Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneur, BostInno 50 on Fire, Latino 30 Under 30 by El Mundo, Latinx Hispanic Exceptional Leader by theboardiQ, and a top Millennial Leader by Get Konnected. Media outlets including NPR, USA Today, The Washington Post, Huffington Post, Vice Impact, Boston Globe have featured me since I was 14 participating in the National Spelling Bee after speaking English for only two years.

           

          I have traveled to 40+ countries for work and for fun. You can find me hiking, biking, or checking out the new coffee/restaurant or cocktail bar in town.

           

           

          Watch me speak on TED.Com

        • I help my clients design and curate experiences that make people feel seen, heard, and valued.

           

        • Services

          Book me for a meeting, and let's have a chat.

          Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consulting

          No more checking the box. It's time to redesign systems to become more fair and just.

          • Workplace assessments including surveys, focus groups, and interviews
          • 360 racial equity audits including process and document/artifacts review 

          Program Design and Facilitation

          My approach to training and experiences is fun, interactive, and practical.

          • Custom diversity, equity, and inclusion workshops (virtual and in-person)
          • Bite-sized courses delivered via messaging (Whatsapp, SMS, or Facebook Messenger)
          • Tailored educational sessions on entrepreneurship, leadership, and soft skills

          Public Speaking 

          When I speak, I do not only bring my story but the narratives of resilient and powerful communities that deserve to be heard.

          • Keynotes 
          • Interactive panels 
          • Custom talks (virtual and in-person) 
          Mexico City

          Curated Travel Experiences 

          Having a global mindset is key to being a culturally competent leader. Travel can be a powerful tool for personal discovery.

          • Staff and leadership retreats
          • International programs for youth development (sponsorships available) 
          • Immersive experiences for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and female founders (sponsorships available)

           

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          What I love about my work is meeting amazing people just like you! I am excited to connect soon.

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