Yulkendy Valdez

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.

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I help my clients design and curate experiences that make people feel seen, heard, and valued.
Services
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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)
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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Yulkendy Valdez

Yulkendy Valdez

Consultant, Facilitator, & Public Speaker

Yulkendy's Story

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.

Program Design and Facilitation

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

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.

Curated Travel Experiences

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

Reach Out!

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