Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua

Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua

Keynote Speaker: Human Rights Defender & Racial Equity Strategist; Founder, Necessary Interruptions LLC & Vice President, Surge

Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua Biography

Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua was born as a refugee, indigenous to the Ovimbundu tribe in the southern region of the Republic of Angola. Born in Zambia due to a civil war, her family fled to Papua New Guinea when she was three years old. In 2007, Chikoti-Bandua moved to the USA as an international student. After a 12-year immigration journey, she successfully obtained a green card, making the US her second home.

Chikoti-Bandua is a dedicated advocate for marginalized communities, particularly immigrant and refugee populations, and has a strong focus on interrupting anti-blackness. She served as a Human Rights Diplomat for the country of Angola on the Human Rights Committee and as the Executive Director of the Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs. Chikoti-Bandua is a reputable international speaker and has given a TEDx Talk titled "Protect the Girl Child."

She is the founder of Necessary Interruptions LLC, a racial equity consulting firm that offers workshops, public speaking events, and training series for businesses, non-profits, agencies, and organizations. Her firm is committed to interrupting anti-blackness through an anti-oppressive lens rooted in the liberation of Black communities. Chikoti-Bandua also currently serves as the Vice President of Surge, a radical reproductive justice organization based in Seattle, Washington. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems with a minor in American Government from Oral Roberts University and a Master's Degree in Global Governance and International Security from Florida International University.

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Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua Videos

Closing Keynote: DEI and healthcare with Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua
Protect the Girl Child | Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua | TEDxFIU - YouTube
Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua's Story - YouTube

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Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as TED, Immigration, Women, Diversity & Inclusion, Culture, Social Justice, Political, HIV & AIDS, Social Activism, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Reproductive Rights and Health.

Where does Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua travel from?

Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua?

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Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including TED, Immigration and Women. The estimated speaking fee range to book Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dorothy Roberts, Loretta Ross and Blair Imani. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 23/07/2024.

Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua Videos

Closing Keynote: DEI and healthcare with Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua
Protect the Girl Child | Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua | TEDxFIU - YouTube
Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua's Story - YouTube
  • How do I book Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua speak about?

    Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as TED, Immigration, Women, Diversity & Inclusion, Culture, Social Justice, Political, HIV & AIDS, Social Activism, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Reproductive Rights and Health.
  • Where does Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua travel from?

    Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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