Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua
Keynote Speaker: Human Rights Advocate & Racial Equity Strategist; Founder of Necessary Interruptions LLC; TEDx Speaker; Former Angolan Diplomat to the United Nations
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Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua Biography
Valériana Chikoti-Bandua is a human rights defender, racial equity strategist, and diversity and inclusion leader whose career spans advocacy, consulting, and public service. A former refugee from Angola, Chikoti-Bandua has focused on gender equality and socio-cultural issues, advocating for the advancement of women and children from immigrant, refugee, and underprivileged backgrounds. As a survivor of childhood violence, she has drawn on her personal experiences to inform her professional mission of addressing abuse and oppression based on identity and gender.
As the founder of Necessary Interruptions LLC, Chikoti-Bandua is a strategic human rights and racial equity consultant with more than 13 years of experience in efforts to end violence and support refugee, immigrant, and marginalized communities. Her work centers on racial equity, interrupting anti-Blackness, and amplifying Black immigrant and refugee voices. She has contributed to public discourse through speaking, writing, hosting, and facilitating conversations in a variety of settings. Chikoti-Bandua has developed strategies and tools for individuals, nonprofit leaders, board members, businesses, and corporations seeking to address anti-Blackness and implement equitable hiring practices.
As a member of the Angolan Mission to the United Nations, Chikoti-Bandua collaborated with Southern African Development Committee member states to help pass the HIV/AIDS girl child resolution during the Commission on the Status of Women. Her TEDx talk, "Protect the Girl Child," delivered at TEDxFIU, shared her personal story as a displaced refugee and advocated for vulnerable children globally. She also appeared in the short documentary "Black Pioneers," which highlights African American pioneers and their societal contributions.
Chikoti-Bandua has served as interim executive director of Social Justice Fund NW, a social justice philanthropy in the Pacific Northwest. She has spoken about reparations for Black communities and advocated for increased funding for grassroots initiatives led by Black individuals. Chikoti-Bandua has emphasized the need for agencies to move beyond one-off diversity and equity trainings to address systemic racism within organizations. Her work with the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence has helped participants understand how oppression manifests across the socio-ecological model and the importance of early intervention.
Through her consultancy, public speaking, and platform, Chikoti-Bandua provides expertise on racial liberation, centering Black liberation efforts, and interrupting anti-Blackness. Her leadership supports businesses, agencies, and organizations in adopting anti-oppressive practices and building safer environments for Black communities. Chikoti-Bandua's journey from refugee to diplomat to founder and executive leader positions her as a knowledgeable voice in the field of equity and social justice.
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Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Immigration, Government, Black Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Culture, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Political, HIV & AIDS, Anti-Racism, DEI, Black History Month, Women's Rights and Reproductive Rights.
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Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Immigration, Government and Black Heritage. The estimated speaking fee range to book Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua for virtual events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for live event fees. 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 Ijeoma Oluo, Xernona Clayton and Tsion Gurmu. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Valeriana Chikoti-Bandua for an upcoming event.
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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 fee for a virtual event is $20,000 - $30,000. 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 1.855.383.8805 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 Immigration, Government, Black Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Culture, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Political, HIV & AIDS, Anti-Racism, DEI, Black History Month, Women's Rights and Reproductive Rights. -
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 1.855.383.8805, 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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