Dra. Vanessa M. Bustamante

There’s Magic in creating community and uplifting the next generation to speak.

Relatable & Motivational

Background:

 

Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, CA, Vanessa is a self-identified first-generation, bilingual, free spirit Xicana sCHOLAr. Her lived experience as a barrio bred homegirl, coupled with her experience navigating educational systems, allow her to connect authentically and unapologetically with communities as she promotes motivation, unity, and the importance of identity self-preservation.

  • First Xicana Chair - Partido Nacional La Raza Unida

  • Co-Host - Radio La Raza, 90.7FM KPFK (Los Angeles)

  • Co-Creator - La Chola Conference

Keynotes, & Platicas

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Educational Keynotes & Platicas:

  • Historically Multicultural Fraternity & Sorority Life

  • Xicanx History/Identity

  • Barrio Empowerment & Motivation

  • Free Spirit (Femme & Masc) Identity & Healing

  • 1st Generation College Students

  • Onboarding & Orientation Programs

  • Motivation & Empowerment

  • Leadership Development

 

Community & Professional Keynotes & Platicas:

  • Cultural Validity

  • Igniting the Xicanx Movement

  • Organizational Development

  • Gap Analysis of Inequitable Organizations

  • Community Organizing

  • Leadership Development

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