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  Yulkendy Valdez

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      Yulkendy Valdez

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      • Reach Out
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        Yulkendy Valdez

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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.

         

         

        You can also find my talk on TED.com!

        Entrepreneurship Bootcamp in partnership with AnitaB.org. You can find the entire playlist here.

        I am a contributor to one of Dale Carnegie's latest publications, Take Command.

        Keynote Presentation at the Impact Summit at Columbia University. You can check out Part 2 here.

        Transparency, Humility, and Vulnerability Text

        https://gosolo.subkit.com/yulkendy-valdez/

        Learn more about how I do business through my Subkit article.

      • 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)

         

      • Reach Out!

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

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