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Phaedria is a magnetic storyteller whose keynote presentations fuse scientific research and personal narratives to empower and inspire audiences worldwide. Drawing on her Dominican heritage and 25+ years steering multicultural teams at global companies, she crafts talks that resonate with authenticity and drive action.
With over 110 speaking engagements across five continents, her signature sessions on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Impact Investing challenge organizations and individuals to rethink possibilities, break down systemic barriers, and embrace bold reinvention.
Whether in Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Vietnam, United States or Denmark, she captivates her audience with tailor-made transformative frameworks on, for example, inclusive leadership, gender equality, impact investing, commercialisation of research and career reinvention.
Beyond large conferences, she also leads virtual sessions and interactive workshops, equipping participants with tools for self-empowerment and collective progress.
Audiences commend her ability to translate complex topics into practical takeaways.
Topics for Keynote, Panels, Workshop and Masterclass
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Inclusive leadership and building inclusive cultures
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Intersectional diversity
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Gender equality and balance in Academia and Corporate
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Racism and the impact on minoritised persons
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Introduction into DEIB
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Diversity, Equality and Excellence in Science and innovation
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Gender Equality and investing
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Getting started with Angel Investing
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Leveraging angel investing for sustainable growth
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Careers: navigation, transformation and reinvention
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Women empowerment and the confidence gap
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Leading with impact (Life story inspiration)
DSS Speaker Dr. Phaedria Marie St. Hilaire
Phaedria as Irvine K Barber Distinguished Speaker in Canada
Client Testimonials
Phaedria's exceptional ability to broaden the topic of diversity gave me a much deeper understanding. Her talk was a game-changer, providing insights that I will definitely apply in the future. It was the highlight of the conference for me, and I learned so much
Michael Benta-Albertsen, Senior Director BDO, (Ex Deloitte)
Thank you for your inspirational talk. I will carry your values and points with me into my new position - particularly those about awareness of privilege and avoidance of microaggressions!
Professor of Economics, University of Copenhagen