Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua

Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua

Masters of Global Governance

WA, US
Valériana Chikoti-Bandua Estes is Racial Equity Strategist Consultant, TED speaker with the talk titled "protect the girl child."

Valériana Chikoti-Bandua Estes is Racial Equity Strategist Consultant, TED speaker with the talk titled "protect the girl child." She is a former refugee from the Republic of Angola, who was born in Zambia but subsequently raised in Papua New Guinea. She has served as human rights diplomat for the 3rd committee in the United Nations, and has done extensive racial equity, change management, cross cultural training, Human Rights advocacy and work around championing survivors and victims of sexual violence. Her work has helped raise awareness and create tailored curriculum to improve non-profit, Institutions and business spaces. Valeriana holds a Masters Degree in Global Governance and International security from the Florida International University. She speaks English, Umbundu, Tok Pisin and is working on improving her Portugese.

Valériana Chikoti-Bandua Estes is Racial Equity Strategist Consultant, TED speaker with the talk titled "protect the girl child." She is a former refugee from the Republic of Angola, who was born in Zambia but subsequently raised in Papua New Guinea. She has served as human rights diplomat for the 3rd committee in the United Nations, and has done extensive racial equity, change management, cross cultural training, Human Rights advocacy and work around championing survivors and victims of sexual violence. Her work has helped raise awareness and create tailored curriculum to improve non-profit, Institutions and business spaces. Valeriana holds a Masters Degree in Global Governance and International security from the Florida International University. She speaks English, Umbundu, Tok Pisin and is working on improving her Portugese.

Interrupting Anti-Blackness

A presentation centered on exploring the history of anti-blackness it's evolution and how non-black individuals, can shift from allyship to becoming a proactive accomplice in being anti-racist.
Audience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

Diversity + Inclusion in the workplace

A workshop for attendees looking to learn about the importance and value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. This workshop gives audiences an opportunity to learn through case scenarios, interact with the instructor and champion a workplace that fosters inclusivity. 
Audience ActivityEducational / InformativeTechnical / Specific

Protect the Girl Child

A keynote TED talk that shares my specific life journey, adversity and immigration journey from refugee status to the Racial Equity Strategist that I am today. This talk is capitvting and specifically for an audience who is looking to be inspired, challenged and committed to thinking about the plight of others.
Educational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

Bold, Black and Brave

A talk for those looking to better understand the plight of Black immigrants in their request to navigate, difficult immigration related barriers in the US and how folks can advocate and champion Black immigrants.
Educational / InformativeTechnical / SpecificInspirational / Life-changing