Bela defies expectations and challenges norms with relentless determination and a touch of stubbornness. This tenacity and unabashedness have earned her the title of bringing "Big Bela Energy" into everything she does. Known for her authenticity, transparency, and vulnerability, Bela unapologetically disrupts spaces to create change. She leverages her intersectional identities as a queer, neurodivergent, disabled Chicana daughter of field workers to teach with an emphasis on lived experiences of marginalized folks.Bela is a multipotentialite, infusing her diverse passions into her work. She holds a Bachelor of Business in Human Resources Management, a Master of Education in Learning and Technology, and additional training in front-end web development from Google. As she currently pursues her Doctor of Education in Performance Improvement Management, it's clear that Bela embraces being a nerd for learning, always thirsty for more. Bela passionately empowers learners as an Inclusive Learning Specialist. Her instructional design and web development background helps her create inclusive, accessible, and fun learning solutions. She's obsessed with leveraging data and processes and teaches a course on inclusive quality assurance. Her bespoke training solutions are enjoyable and practical, cultivate change, and make learning intuitive and natural.Recognized as a fierce advocate, Bela seizes every opportunity to speak up against injustices and strengthen communities. Her unfiltered and open discussions tackle taboo subjects, providing a voice for marginalized folks. A sought-after speaker, she has presented at Lesbians Who Tech, WordPress Accessibility Day, and Expedia/AMEX GBT and has appeared on numerous podcasts, such as Empire State Rights and Human Potential at Work.Bela's story of perseverance has been featured on Google Developers blog and Bloomberg News and named a Top 100 LGBT+ Future Leader Role Model. She is the founder of IntuiBel. She is on the Board of Directors for DisArt, a liability non-profit focusing on the arts. She serves as an IDEA Practitioner for NASA, is the Senior Project Lead for the Womam Life Freedom series, and is a Global Advisor to Billion Strong, a disability identity accelerator.Join Bela on a journey where resilience, individuality, and unapologetic authenticity redefine what it means to be a force for positive change. She is always happy to share a virtual cup of coffee and talk!
Listed skills include Leadership, Conflict Management, Team Building, Diversity And Inclusion, and 46 others.
