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    Consultant, Facilitator, & Public Speaker

     

  • 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.

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

  • 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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