Virginia Mendez
Contact Virginia for:
Gender bias; presence of sexism and the importance of awareness and critical thinking to overcome it. (1-1; keynote speaker, interactive workshop, bespoke events)
Feminism. Applying a feminist point of view to different situations (1:1 consultancy to specific issues, website and speech corrections, board advice...)
"One conversation at a time" the power of small actions to change things. (bringing thought provoking ideas and inspiration to act on your values to your events)
Virginia Mendez is a feminist author, public speaker and co-founder of The Feminist Shop - a feminist ethical brand and hub. With a background in corporate (including 4 years between Deloitte and PwC) and mother of 2, she decided to put her skills to work by creating a career that can make a real positive change.
Virginia loves public speaking (and speaking in general) and challenging kids and adults to unlearn constrictive stereotypes. She has published 2 children’s books, one about gender stereotypes and another about consent and a parenting book “childhood unlimited: parenting beyond the gender bias”.
Virginia has participated in debates, hosted events, moderated panels and delivered workshops in schools, communities and corporations. Her accent will quickly tell you that she is Spanish but living in rainy Belfast. she loves a good conversation with good food, wine and company (about feminism, of course.)
Meet Virginia Mendez
WEBSITE VirginiaMendezM.com
Watch Virginia: on gender quotas in the workplace, why they are important
Virginia is one of our Powered By Diversity core trainers, teaching regularly on our ground-breaking Diversity Ambassador Certification course.
Virginia is a Powered By Diversity recommended speaker on topics including intersectional feminism, sex and sexism, gender equality and gender stereotypes.
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Hear Virginia: on her philosophy of changing the world one conversation at a time
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