Silvia Vasquez-Lavado
Keynote Speaker: Peruvian-American Explorer & Mountaineer; Founder and CEO of Courageous Girls; Author of "In the Shadow of the Mountain"
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Categories:Social Activism, Sexual Assault Recovery, Adventure, Climbing, Women, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Female Leadership, Influential Women, Women's History Month, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Women's Empowerment, Authors, Hispanic Heritage, LGBTQ, Technology, Extreme Sports, Athlete, Sports, Motivational, Diversity & Inclusion, Inspirational, Overcoming Adversity, Resilience, Youth, Family & Parenting
Silvia Vasquez-Lavado Biography
Silvia Vasquez-Lavado is a trailblazing force of resilience, storytelling, and transformation. A humanitarian, mountaineer, technologist, author, and social entrepreneur, Vasquez-Lavado became the first Peruvian woman to summit Mount Everest—and in 2018, the first openly gay woman in the world to complete the Seven Summits, climbing the highest mountain on each continent. Through her courage and vulnerability, she has redefined what it means to overcome adversity and lead with heart.
Born and raised in Peru, Vasquez-Lavado is a fierce advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, women’s empowerment, and survivors of sexual abuse and trafficking. In 2015, she founded Courageous Girls, a nonprofit dedicated to helping survivors reclaim their voice and power through healing journeys in nature, education, and leadership development.
Her work has impacted hundreds around the world and is now entering a bold new chapter. Vasquez-Lavado is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative to revolutionize rural education in the Amazon using AI—bridging the digital divide while fostering environmental stewardship and long-term sustainability.
As a technologist and business leader, Vasquez-Lavado built a distinguished career at companies like eBay and PayPal, where she led global SAP deployments and launched Centers of Excellence, including one of the first tech hubs in India fully staffed by women. She was named one of CNET’s Most Influential Latinos in Tech and honored by Fortune Magazine as one of their Corporate Heroes.
Vasquez-Lavado’s memoir, "In the Shadow of the Mountain," is an award-winning, internationally bestselling book translated into 11 languages. It is currently being adapted into a major motion picture starring Selena Gomez. Her story was also featured on the Apple TV+ series "Gutsy," hosted by Hillary and Chelsea Clinton.
She is also a proud member of The Explorers Club and an internationally recognized speaker, sharing powerful lessons on leadership, inclusion, and resilience drawn from her extraordinary journey across mountains, industries, and cultures.
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Silvia Vasquez-Lavado is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Social Activism, Sexual Assault Recovery and Adventure. The estimated speaking fee range to book Silvia Vasquez-Lavado for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Silvia Vasquez-Lavado generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shayla Rivera, Olga Custodio and Linda Alvarado. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Silvia Vasquez-Lavado for an upcoming event.
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Silvia was wonderful to work with and did a great job presenting to our group. We built a lovely relationship with her.
Bronson Health Foundation - Apr 13 2023
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How much does it cost to book Silvia Vasquez-Lavado for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Silvia Vasquez-Lavado, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Silvia Vasquez-Lavado are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Silvia Vasquez-Lavado, 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 Silvia Vasquez-Lavado speak about?
Silvia Vasquez-Lavado is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Activism, Sexual Assault Recovery, Adventure, Climbing, Women, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Female Leadership, Influential Women, Women's History Month, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Women's Empowerment, Authors, Hispanic Heritage, LGBTQ, Technology, Extreme Sports, Athlete, Sports, Motivational, Diversity & Inclusion, Inspirational, Overcoming Adversity, Resilience, Youth and Family & Parenting. -
Where does Silvia Vasquez-Lavado travel from?
Silvia Vasquez-Lavado generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Silvia Vasquez-Lavado?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Silvia Vasquez-Lavado 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 Silvia Vasquez-Lavado 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 Silvia Vasquez-Lavado 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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