Edgar Villanueva

Founder & CEO of Decolonizing Wealth Project, Author, Social Justice Advocate

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Edgar Villanueva Biography

Edgar Villanueva is the Founder and CEO of Decolonizing Wealth Project & Liberated Capital. As an enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe, he leverages his extensive experience in philanthropy to promote racial equity and social justice. Villanueva serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for Native Americans in Philanthropy, NDN Collective, Mother Jones, and as a Board Member of the Andrus Family Fund, which focuses on improving outcomes for vulnerable youth.

Villanueva is the author of the best-selling book "Decolonizing Wealth," which was released in 2018. The book explores alternatives to the dynamics of colonization in the philanthropic and social finance sectors, leading to the establishment of the Decolonizing Wealth Project and Liberated Capital. His work with these organizations enhances his impact in the field, focusing on systemic change.

In addition to his roles in philanthropy, Villanueva advises Fortune 500 companies and global philanthropies on social impact strategies to advance racial equity. He is a recognized voice in discussions about the intersection of race, power, and wealth, having appeared in media outlets such as CBSN and The Laura Flanders Show. Villanueva has also been a speaker at notable events including the Skoll World Forum and the Equity in the Center Summit. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and a Master of Health Administration from the Gillings Global School of Public Health at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Villanueva currently resides in New York City.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/07/2024.

Edgar Villanueva Speaking Topics

  • The Intersection of Race, Power, and Wealth

  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

  • Community and Human-Centered Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Impact

  • Edgar’s Seven Steps to Healing from Decolonizing Wealth

  • Climate Change & Sustainability

  • Food and Land Sovereignty

Edgar Villanueva Videos

  • Lynae Vanee and Edgar Villanueva | A3 Reparations Conference
  • Edgar Villanueva | Decolonizing Wealth | SkollWF 2019
    Edgar Villanueva, an expert in social justice philanthropy and author of Decolonizing Wealth, encourages those working in philanthropy to lean into...
  • Edgar Villanueva | A Long Stare In The Mirror | Skoll Interview ...
    Edgar Villanueva, author of Decolonizing Wealth, says philanthropy needs to take a long stare in the mirror. He's a leading voice in the push for ...

Edgar Villanueva Books

  • Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance
    Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance

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Edgar Villanueva is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Intersection of Race, Power, and Wealth, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Community and Human-Centered Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Impact, Edgar’s Seven Steps to Healing from Decolonizing Wealth, Climate Change & Sustainability and Food and Land Sovereignty. The estimated speaking fee range to book Edgar Villanueva for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Edgar Villanueva generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sir Richard Branson, Se-ah-dom Edmo, Jasmine Crowe-Houston, Reggie Rivers and Dr. Michael Time. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Edgar Villanueva for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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