Frank Velásquez Jr.

Founder

4DaHoood

Meet Frank Velásquez Jr.: Storyteller Extraordinaire, Social Justice Warrior, and Community Connector! With a heart as big as his vision, Frank dances on the frontlines of change, armed with an unshakeable belief in attaining racial and gender equity. Whether he's dropping knowledge on the conference stage or storytelling behind the scenes, Frank's passion for social justice is as infectious as his smile. And he creatively connects our stories, preserving the unique flavor of each one like a delicious bowl of gumbo. As Founder of 4 Da Hood and the mastermind behind the Ascending Leaders in Color leadership program, he's forging paths for peeps of color to lead with more authenticity, courage, and joy! Because for Frank, advancing equity isn't just a job. It's a movement towards building generational wealth for communities of color to thrive!