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Valeriya Hjertenæs

Valeriya Hjertenæs is a visionary leader and advocate for sustainable fashion, blending creativity with purpose. She is dedicated to promoting eco-friendly practices, raising awareness about ethical fashion, and inspiring positive change in the industry. Through her work, Valeriya champions innovation, responsibility, and global impact.

Professional Skills

Sustainable Fashion & Ethical Practices 95%
Creative Direction & Design 95%
Strategic Leadership 96%
Public Speaking & Communication 94%
Networking & Advocacy 97%

Experience & Activities

Who is Valeriya Hjertenæs?

Valeriya Hjertenæs is a dynamic leader, speaker, and researcher whose work intersects diversity, sustainability, and social action. Let`s have a closer look at her background and contributions:

Academic & Professional Expertise

  • She is pursuing a PhD in Diversity Management and Sustainability at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), focusing on how inclusive and diverse practices enhance sustainability outcomes across social, environmental, and economic dimensions terrificspeakers.commonacomuse.com.

  • Her academic journey includes two master’s degrees—in Finance, Knowledge Management (Copenhagen Business School and University of Green Bay/Wisconsin), and Diversity Management terrificspeakers.com.

  • Her PhD research includes involvement in a major infrastructure project (Femern Belt Link), one of the world’s largest immersed tunnel initiatives terrificspeakers.com.

Advocacy & Thought Leadership

  • A passionate advocate for sustainable fashion, Valeriya promotes holistic approaches—like the farm-to-closet supply chain that empowers local artisans and uses bio-natural fabrics News Borderless ConsultingSpotify for Creators.

  • She emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in the fashion industry, integrating diversity (cultural, gender, and neurodiversity) into ethical and eco-conscious practices magadvice.netmonacomuse.com.

Recognition & Public Engagement

  • She was crowned Mrs. World Congeniality (2022–2023), recognized for her empathy, inclusivity, and leadership on a global stage terrificspeakers.commagadvice.net.

  • She also holds the title of Mrs. Norway 2022 and is highly active in international speaking and coaching circles magadvice.netmonacomuse.com.

Humanitarian Work & Leadership Roles

  • Valeriya founded the Winds of Hope Charitable Foundation, which supports vulnerable communities and refugees in Ukraine, driven by her deep humanitarian commitment and multicultural roots (Ukrainian origins, now based in Norway) terrificspeakers.com.

  • She holds key leadership and advisory roles, including:

    • International Partner at the World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF)

    • Leadership functions linked to the Royal Norwegian Honorary Consulate in Ukraine

    • Mentorship roles in global development and diversity initiatives terrificspeakers.commagadvice.net.

Neurodiversity & Mental Health Advocacy

  • Valeriya has spoken openly about her experiences with OCD neurodivergence, championing broader inclusion and mental health awareness in workplaces and society terrificspeakers.com.

Other Interests & Roles

  • She brings over 15 years of cross-cultural management experience across Europe, Asia, and North America terrificspeakers.commonacomuse.com.

  • Involved in creative and charitable initiatives, she is skilled in mindfulness/yoga instruction, mentoring, and translation—supporting Ukrainian refugees and vulnerable groups magadvice.netmonacomuse.com.

  • Her leadership vision is encapsulated in compelling mantras:

    • “Sustainability is the outcome of a habit, not a random act.”

    • “Diversity is having a seat at the table; inclusion is having a voice; belonging is having that voice be heard.” magadvice.netVogue.