DR. JESSICA HERNANDEZ
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Dr. Jessica Hernandez brings Indigenous science, climate justice, and powerful storytelling to audiences around the world. A best-selling author and internationally recognized Indigenous scientist, she has delivered keynote addresses and presentations for universities, conferences, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and communities committed to advancing climate action and conservation. Through every engagement, she challenges audiences to reimagine environmentalism through an Indigenous lens.
Drawing from her acclaimed books Fresh Banana Leaves and Growing Papaya Trees, as well as her lived experiences as a Binnizá (Zapotec) and Maya Ch'orti' woman, Dr. Hernandez weaves together scientific research, family testimonios, and generations of Indigenous knowledge. Her presentations are engaging, thought-provoking, and deeply personal, creating space for meaningful dialogue rather than one-way instruction.
Audiences leave with a deeper understanding of Indigenous perspectives on environmental stewardship, climate justice, and conservation, as well as a renewed appreciation for the vital role Indigenous-led solutions play in addressing today's most pressing environmental challenges
Drawing from her acclaimed books Fresh Banana Leaves and Growing Papaya Trees, as well as her lived experiences as a Binnizá (Zapotec) and Maya Ch'orti' woman, Dr. Hernandez weaves together scientific research, family testimonios, and generations of Indigenous knowledge. Her presentations are engaging, thought-provoking, and deeply personal, creating space for meaningful dialogue rather than one-way instruction.
Audiences leave with a deeper understanding of Indigenous perspectives on environmental stewardship, climate justice, and conservation, as well as a renewed appreciation for the vital role Indigenous-led solutions play in addressing today's most pressing environmental challenges
PURPOSE-DRIVEN SPEAKING
Speaking honorariums are donated to Earth Daughters to support community projects, Indigenous research, and environmental justice work.
PRESENTATION TOPICS:
All talks can be adapted as keynote presentations, panel discussions, workshops, book talks, or virtual presentations and can be tailored to academic, corporate, government, and community audiences. The topics listed below are just a few examples of available presentations and can be customized to meet the needs and interests of your audience.
- Fresh Banana Leaves: Healing Landscapes Through Indigenous Science
- Growing Papaya Trees: Indigenous Resilience During Climate Displacement
- Decolonizing Environmentalism: What Mainstream Conservation Gets Wrong
- Indigenous Science Is Science: Bridging Knowledge Systems
- Nature-Based Solutions Through an Indigenous Lens
- Women as Land Defenders: Gender, Extractivism, and Environmental Justice
- Land Is Health: Environmental Justice as Public Health
- Climate Change and Community Health: Indigenous Perspectives on Wellbeing
- Indigenous Science as Medicine: Healing Ecosystems and Communities Together
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