Hello, I'm

Yolanda Vega

As the daughter of refugee parents, my father fostered my love of learning and positive psychology. Throughout my career – journalist, small business advocate, policy advisor, lecturer, and researcher – my mission has tilted towards issues of equity.

My work and life have led me to work with interesting effective people. The relationships established with philanthropists, government actors, and corporations over the past 25 years, continues to provide prospects; partly driven by my ability to inspire people, and my curiosity.

Leadership & Management Lecturer, Gender Equality and Women’s Rights Policy Advisor, Non-Executive Director

My Vision

Committed to truth-telling together with my lived experiences, my vision is for an equitable world where all people have equal opportunity and equal justice.

My Mission

Teach others how to learn, enhance themselves and their communities.

My work

My research, published work, advocacy and passion for education and parity has empowered communities & demonstrated my determination, strategy, and vision for economic and legal justice.

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Policy and Research

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Public Speaker and Women's Rights Advocate

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Leadership Management and Business Educator

Media appearance

Watch a few of my media appearances

The power of words

As a social science researcher and commentator, I speak about pro-women policies, small business, and equal rights.

Testimonials

I am a people person and have met many interesting souls in my journey. Take a look and see what others say.

Yolanda is a remarkable woman with amazing energy and courage. She spoke at our women s leadership development program, Great Leaders Are Made, about her leadership journey and provided practical advice to the participants for networking with purpose, career management and their own leadership journey. The participants found her to be inspiring, down to earth and engaging.

Yolanda's communication skills are outstanding; her writing ability and presentation skills are exceptional and engaging. She has the ability to absorb information quickly and deliver it in a clear and comprehensive manner. As a speaker she is engaging, factual and entertaining. I would highly recommend Yolanda as a speaker if you want to captivate your audience.

Yolanda Vega is a magnificent example of a leader in action. Yolanda has a deep passion for advocacy and the failings of our governments to support women in business. She is forthright, eloquent, insightful and courageous. I've seen many many people in leadership roles in my lifetime... sadly I've seen very few who actually lead. Yolanda has and does lead, every day and this country.

Leadership & Management

Gender & Inclusion