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I have made it my life’s mission to raise awareness and “speak truth to power” to educate others on the value, knowledge, lived experience, and contributions made every day to communities around the country.

With over 15 years of expertise, I have built a career as a consultant, public speaker, trainer, and advocate dedicated to transforming the way society understands and addresses food insecurity and poverty. My work spans grassroots organizing, policy advocacy, media engagement, and leadership development, helping communities and organizations drive systemic change.

I bring not only lived experience but also extensive professional expertise in consulting, creating impactful training workshops, and delivering compelling keynotes to diverse audiences. I have collaborated with national and international media outlets, nonprofit organizations, universities, and corporate teams to elevate conversations around food justice and poverty alleviation.

If you are looking for a speaker or consultant who blends personal experience with strategic expertise, I would love to connect. Whether you are a journalist, filmmaker, nonprofit leader, or event organizer, I am available for:

🎙 Media Interviews: Providing firsthand insights and expert commentary on hunger, poverty, and policy.
📺 TV & Documentary Features: Offering compelling, real-life perspectives for impactful storytelling.
🎤 Podcast & Panel Discussions: Engaging audiences with authentic lived-experience advocacy.
📰 Op-Eds & Articles: Contributing thought leadership and personal narratives to major publications.
📢 Custom Training Workshops: Equipping teams with the knowledge and skills to effectively advocate for change.

Past Speaking & Media Features

Interviewed by PBS, NPR, The New York Times, and The Washington Post

Featured in “A Place at the Table”

My mission now is to help others learn the power of their voice, to speak with passion, purpose, and power. To remind them that WE DO MATTER! I want to eliminate the stigma society puts on people who come from low-income neighborhoods and someday have my own nonprofit to further my mission of helping others. I want to continue to uplift the voices of POC and help end the stigmas that keep us trapped in our circumstances.

If you have witnessed one of my speaking engagements, please feel free to leave a testimonial! I would enjoy hearing from you! Connect With Me

🗣 What Others Are Saying:

“Barbie Izquierdo’s story changed the way I understand food insecurity. She is a powerhouse speaker who brings passion, experience, and actionable solutions to every room she enters.”

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“Smart, articulate, alternately fierce and shy, she has that indefinable quality that has left an impression on a range of audiences, including the White House, members of Congress, various universities and those who have watched “A Place at the Table,” a 2012 documentary on hunger in America.”

– The Philadelphia Inquirer

My work and story have been featured in numerous publications, including the examples below.