Engagement Speaking
From cultural immersions and lessons in cultural marketing, to topics of racial equity and female leadership, Orlena has been invited to share her experiences, insights, and subject matter expertise with numerous groups and organizations. Whether large corporate presentations or intimate fireside chats, her charismatic delivery is colored with an international perspective that comes from her unique cross-cultural journey and 28 years as an accomplished business leader.
Most recently, Orlena has been gracing the stage to share her proven strategies for building collective impact, including building trust and credibility in communities, designing messaging and positioning that resonates authentically, and building high performing, diverse teams to optimize delivery across the value chain. Her message has inspired audiences from students, to entry level employees, to the C-suite.
Some of the organizations that have invited Orlena to speak:
Recent Speaking Engagements:
Prudential Financial Blueprints to Black Wealth Forum, June 7 2023
Madame C.J. Walker Awards Luncheon, National Coalition of 100 Black Women Oakland/Bay Area, Mar 2023
Mid-Level Managers’ Symposium, Executive Leadership Council, Oct 2022
Marketing Summit, Liquid IV, Oct 2022
Poverty & Economic Mobility Narratives in America, Ad Council + Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Mar - Jul 2022
Women in Advisory, KPMG, Mar 2022