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Work with Award-Winning CEO & Founder of Transformation by Design
Angela E. Batista, Ed.D. has dedicated her professional life to helping individuals, teams, and organizations to successfully design and execute the transformation, just as she has experienced professionally, culturally, and personally. She is an engaging speaker who has delivered thousands of speaking engagements and presentations for over two decades. She is a National Speakers Bureau (NSA) member and is available for virtual and in-person engagements. Keynotes and presentations can be customized for different groups, including executive teams, boards, employees, and stakeholders across industries and sectors.
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Identity, Leadership, and Transformation: Through storytelling, reflection, and actionable insights, explore the intersections of identity, lived experience, and leadership. Topics delve into how these elements shape leadership styles and offer practical strategies for leading in today’s complex and dynamic environments. Angela’s experiences provide a powerful foundation for understanding the transformational impact of identity—and values-driven leadership.
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Leadership & Transformation by Design: Based on the Leadership & Transformation by Design Blueprint©, this keynote introduces the four pillars of transformational leadership: intentionality, authenticity, heart, and humility. Attendees will learn to apply these principles to foster growth, navigate change, and lead purposefully in their organizations and communities.
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Latinx Heritage and Identity: Angela’s inspiring story of transformation and success combines personal motivation with academic expertise, empowering audiences to embrace their Latinx/a/o identity and cultural values as powerful tools for success. This keynote invites exploration of how cultural capital can drive achievement in education and the workplace while also addressing the global intersections of the Latinx/a/o experience. Key takeaways include:
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Harnessing personal empowerment.
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Recognizing and leveraging cultural capital.
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Understanding the broader context of Latinx/a/o contributions and perspectives.
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Pathways to Latinx/a/o Success in Education and Leadership: As the lead co-editor of Latinx/a/os in Higher Education: Exploring Identity, Pathways, and Success, Angela provides insights into the experiences of Latinx/a/o students and professionals. This keynote offers a deep dive into how cultural values, identity, and systemic understanding can create pathways to success in education and leadership. Attendees will reflect on relevant American and global issues and learn strategies to leverage Latinx/a/o identity and norms to advance personal and professional growth.

First-Generation Students & Professionals
Related speaking engagements are managed by the Center for First-Generation Student Success CatalystFIRST Speakers’ Bureau. For more information, please visit Angela’s CatalystFirst Bio Page for more details and the Speakers’ Bureau contact information.

"Dr. Batista is a gifted speaker and offers insightful wisdom that helps us as leaders live into our aspirations!"
Jacob Diaz, Ed.D.
University of South Florida
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