JD Valladares-Williams (he/they) is a DE&I Consultant, Educator, and Activist who helps small to large companies unpack conversations around historically excluded identities and equips them with tools to become agents of change. Previous partnerships include the NYC Dept. of Education & It Gets Better Project focusing on LGBTQ+ history, activism, and inclusivity in schools. JD has also led workshops for Spain’s Ministry of Culture in Madrid on cultural competency and increased awareness of social issues. JD enjoys cooking, traveling, and writing about his experiences as a Queer, Latino, Immigrant growing up in the American suburbs.