About Patricia
Patricia Velásquez is a Venezuelan keynote speaker, actress, supermodel, author, and humanitarian. She grew up in Maracaibo and speaks fluently in English, Spanish, French, and Italian. She has appeared on 100+ magazine covers and worked with major fashion brands. She founded the Wayuu Taya Foundation, which has served over 1 million people across Latin America with water, education, nutrition, medical care, and sustainable programs. She has addressed 30+ major international platforms including TEDx, the Milken Institute, and the Clinton Global Initiative.
Photo: Daniel Benavides from Austin, TX / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
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- international modeling campaigns with brands including Chanel, Gucci, and CoverGirl
- advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and indigenous communities
- founding and leading the Wayuu Taya Foundation
- speaking on leadership and personal certainty
- memoir Straight Walk
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