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Workshops & Coaching for First-Gen Leaders and Organizations That Actually Care About Equity

I partner with mission-driven organizations, leadership programs, and ERGs to create grounded spaces for burnout recovery, identity work, and building sustainable leadership—without the toxic positivity. 

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I facilitate workshops, coaching, and community spaces that help people navigate transition, honor their capacity, and reconnect to what's real.

My work blends embodiment practices, strategic tools, and cultural grounding—depending on what the moment and the community needs.

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Past facilitation has included:

  • Executive coaching for BIPOC leaders in social justice spaces

  • Post-pandemic transition and reopening support

  • Stress management and mental wellnessEmbodiment, movement, and rhythm-based intention-setting

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I'm currently available for:

  • Burnout recovery and capacity honoring for high-achievers

  • First-gen identity work and navigating code-switching

  • Setting boundaries without guilt (especially in cultural contexts)

  • Embodiment and rhythm-based practices for grounding

  • Creating trauma-aware, equity-centered organizational spaces

 

Past partners include:

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Social Justice Parters LA

Executive Coach for Leadership Fellowship 

Executive coaching for BIPOC leaders in LA's homelessness sector through a fellowship focused on racial equity and executive readiness.

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NYU School of

Professional Studies

Reimagine the New Norm...

Adapted workshop for NYU graduate students navigating post-pandemic return to campus—exploring aligned action, capacity, and sustainable rhythms during transition.

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24Helps

Speed Journaling Series

Led two-part series helping community members set grounded, intentional goals as the world reopened—without the pressure of hustle culture.

A promotional flyer for an online workshop titled “Owning the Reopening.” The main image shows Vanessa Marquez standing outdoors with a city skyline behind her, wearing a sleeveless top and an open jacket, arms slightly back and face lifted upward. Text reads, “A FYF online workshop with Vanessa Marquez” and “Step into the new normal with confidence and faith.” Event details list Saturday, June 27th, 12:00–3:00 PM EDT (8 AM PDT). A small inset photo of Vanessa speaking on stage appears in the lower left, with “Finding Your Freestyle” branding in the corner.

Finding Your Freestyle

Owning theReopening

Workshop exploring wellness, embodied leadership, and self-trust during the messy transition out of lockdown.

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24Helps

Own the Reopening

Facilitated workshop on navigating anxiety, mental health, and making aligned decisions during collective uncertainty.

A colorful promotional graphic for a free online event titled “Silent Disco,” hosted by Vanessa Marquez as part of Finding Your Freestyle. The design features a purple and pink sunset-style background with stars and grid lines. Text reads, “Vintage Beats & Ballads, 2nd Edition, Friday, April 17.” Additional details note “Zoom opens at 8:00 PM, dancing by 8:10 PM,” and invite attendees to add songs to a collaborative playlist, come and go freely, and use light prompts. A small photo of Vanessa smiling appears in the lower left corner.

Finding Your Freestyle

SilentDiscos

Hosted two Zoom-based movement spaces where community danced through collective uncertainty—together but apart.

A promotional graphic for a Finding Your Freestyle event titled “Spiraling Out: Using Rhythm to Fuel Intention.” The design features a swirling, tunnel-like background in warm brown and gold tones, with a silhouetted figure dancing or moving at the center. Text includes the date “Thursday, 12/17” and time “2:00–4:00 PM EST (11 AM PST, 7 PM GMT).” A small photo of Vanessa Marquez appears in the lower left corner.

Finding Your Freestyle

SpiralingOut: Using Rhythm to Fuel Intention

Rhythm-based workshop honoring seasonal shifts (macro and micro) and aligning daily life with natural cycles instead of hustle culture timelines.

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NYU School of

Professional Studies

Stress SurvivalGuide

Live session with NYU SPS Student Council sharing honest tools and strategies for managing stress, burnout, and mental wellness in grad school.

Bring Trauma-Aware Facilitation to Your Organization

I work with:

  • Leadership programs and fellowships (coaching + workshops) 

  • Universities and student success teams (wellness, identity, transitions) 

  • ERGs and affinity groups (burnout recovery, boundaries, cultural navigation) 

  • Mission-driven organizations (team facilitation, strategic visioning) Workshop topics include: 

  • Burnout recovery for high-achievers

  • First-gen identity and code-switching

  • Boundaries without guilt (in cultural contexts)

  • Sustainable leadership and capacity honoring

  • Creating trauma-aware, inclusive spaces

Pricing:

  • Starting at $300/hour for workshops

  • Custom packages for fellowships and ongoing coaching 

  • Premium pricing from well-resourced companies funds scholarships and sliding scale access

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Past Partners & Collaborations

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Marketing Portfolio

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