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  • "Adi's approach normalized the questions people might have had in their head but were never comfortable asking out loud… .”

    Becky, Sr. Manager of Culture
    Grubhub

  • “Adi was a phenomenal teacher. I would highly recommend them to other teams and companies for trainings.”

    Taylor, CPA
    Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

  • Some of the subject matter was and is tough, but Adi approached it with such grace, humility, and kindness that the audience left feeling inspired and challenged to do and be better. It was the event that created the most internal and external positive feedback at our organization all year.

    Samuel, Sr. Manager, Accounts Payable + Procurement Operations
    General Assembly

  • “Adi's energy, wit and command of knowledge was completely engaging, informative and entertaining. The unique perspective that Adi provides is their empathy and ability to call people in, so that we want to become better allies and people. The presentation was through Zoom, which as a presenter can be a difficult platform when it comes to sounding authentic and engaging, but Adi's ability to transcend this and deliver a stellar performance was astounding.”

    Bill, Director of IT
    The Brattle Group

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Strategist for Equity 

Speaking from Experience

Adi Mendiola Barreto (they/he) is a 2nd generation Mexican and Puerto Rican, queer, and trans speaker, facilitator, and embodiment practitioner.

Balancing vulnerability, authenticity, data, and reality, Adi often uses storytelling to help challenge and shape people’s perspectives on LGBTQ+ issues. Adi's career started in grassroots organizing for LGBTQ+ homeless youth in Chicago back in 2010. Since, Adi has worked in crisis communications, employer branding, and technology to help companies and organizations increase their representation and sustain environments where everyone can feel like they belong. Adi deeply desires a world where all of our needs are met, where we are seen, valued, and celebrated as our most authentic selves.

Adi received their BA in Public Relations with a minor in LGBTQ+ Studies. They are most likely dancing and/or eating salsa as you read this.

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