Speaking Engagements

Dr. Yanira Hernandez is an accomplished and passionate speaker with expertise in mental health within Latinx communities, professional identity, the imposter phenomenon, anxiety and stress management, trauma, resilience, wellness, self-care, and destigmatizing mental health and therapy. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to each speaking engagement, leaving audiences informed, inspired, and empowered.

Whether you’re organizing a conference, workshop, webinar, or panel discussion, Dr. Yanira Hernandez is ready to deliver an impactful and enlightening presentation tailored to your audience’s needs. Her passion for mental health advocacy, cultural competence, and empowerment shines through in every speaking engagement.

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Why Choose Dr. Yanira Hernandez As Your Speaker?

Dr. Hernandez offers a range of thought-provoking and relevant speaking topics, including:

Mental Health Within Latinx Communities

Exploring the unique challenges, stigmas, and strategies for promoting mental well-being within Latinx communities.

Professional Identity & The Imposter Phenomenon

Diving into the complexities of the imposter phenomenon (aka imposter syndrome), especially as it relates to BIPOC professionals and students, and discover strategies for overcoming self-doubt and achieving professional success.

Managing Anxiety & Stress

Learning practical techniques for managing anxiety and stress in today’s fast-paced world.

Intergenerational Trauma & Resiliency

Gaining insights into the impact of trauma and discover ways to build resilience and heal.

Wellness & Self-Care

Exploring the importance of self-care and wellness practices for maintaining mental and emotional balance.

Destigmatizing Mental Health & Therapy

Challenging the stigma surrounding mental health and therapy, and learn how to create more open and supportive communities.

First-Generation Experience & Empowerment

Understanding the unique experiences and challenges faced by First-Generation professionals and students, and explore strategies for empowerment and success.

Bicultural Mindset: Embracing Strength In Diversity

Understanding the power of a bicultural mindset, leveraging diverse backgrounds to enhance personal growth and mental well-being.

Empowering Latinx Youth in Schools

Exploring the unique challenges faced by Latinx youth in today’s world and learn culturally-affirming, trauma-informed school-based intervenitions that promote social emotional well-being and resiliency.

*Topics available upon request.

To inquire about Dr. Hernandez’s availability and discuss your event’s specific requirements, please email yanirahernandez@palantetherapy.com or through the form bellow:

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Past Talks:

Conference Presenter: "La Primera en Todo: Navigating the First-Gen Wound in Clinical Spaces and Beyond." National Latinx Psychological Association Conference. University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. McAllen, Texas. October 2025

Conference Presenter: "Invisible Borders: Navigating Bicultural Burnout as Latinx Professionals from Immigrant Families." National Latinx Psychological Association Conference. University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. McAllen, Texas. October 2025

Guest Speaker: "Reimagining Care: Trauma-Informed and Culturally Grounded Approaches for Undocumented Students." Foundation for California Community Colleges, Undocumented Student Success Week. Sacramento, CA. October 2025

Professional Training: "Cultivating Resilience in Comunidad: Trauma-Informed and Culturally Grounded Approaches to Supporting Puente Students." UC Berkeley, Community College Programs, Puente Project. October 2025

Keynote: "Nuestro Camino: First Gen Success Beyond Imposter Syndrome." California State University, San Marcos. San Marcos, CA. October 2025

Panelist: "From fear to care: Navigating mental health amid ICE raids." Boyle Heights Beat. Los Angeles, CA. July 2025

Media Interview: "Sondeo revela el impacto en residentes de Los Ángeles tras redadas migratorias." Telemundo 52. July 2025

Panelist: "Healers of Communities of Color." San Diego State University. San Diego, CA. May 2025

Panelist: "Protecting Your Wellbeing Today & Tomorrow." L.A. Times Festival of Books. Los Angeles, CA., April 2025

Professional Training: "Deconstructing the imposter phenomenon using intersectionality framework on professional identity formation." Para Los Niños Charter Schools. Los Angeles, CA. April 2025

Professional Training: "Restoring emotional safety in schools: Supporting children in immigrant families in the face of anti-immigration rhetoric through anti-oppressive, culturally-affirming, and intersectional-based interventions." Rocky Mountain Prep Charter Schools. Denver, CO. April 2025

Keynote: "Latina Youth Leadership Conference." Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc. University of Southern California. Los Angeles, CA. March 2025

Workshop: "Cargo orgullo en la frente: Contrarrestando el fenómeno del impostor en proveedores Latine de salud mental." Children's Hospital Orange County. Orange, CA. February 2025

Keynote: "Synergy Quantum Academy STEM School Wellness Event." Los Angeles, CA. November 2024

Workshop: "Fostering Belonging for First Generation Latinx students by deconstructing the imposter phenomenon." California State University, San Marcos. San Marcos, CA. November 2024

Panelist: "Rompiendo Stigmas: Healing Our Comunidad." Revolucion Festival 2024. Downey, CA. September 2024

Professional Training: "Pa'delante en comunidad: Cultivating resilience and empowerment in Latine children through culturally-affirming, trauma-sensitive interventions in schools." KIPP SoCal Public Schools. Los Angeles, CA. September 2024

Professional Training: "They not like us: Overcoming the imposter phenomenon and embracing intersectionality on professional identity formation as mental health providers of color in school-based settings." Para Los Niños Charter Schools. Los Angeles, CA. August 2024

Panelist: San Diego State University Women of Color Empowerment Group & HSI Student Advisory Board Event. San Diego, CA. April 2024

Workshop: "Cuando ‘echarle ganas’ is not enough: Navigating wellness and mental health as First-Gen Latinx/e College Students." University of Southern California. Los Angeles, CA. April 2024

Workshop: "Educators of color: Transforming Classrooms while Honoring Ourselves." ALDER Graduate School of Education. February 2024

Workshop: "El pasado es el presente: Impacto del trauma intergeneracional en la comunidad Latine." Children's Hospital Orange County. January 2024