Author · Speaker · Policy Advocate

About Felicia

Bridging the free lunch line and the boardroom.

Felicia Bermúdez — author and speaker

My Story

Felicia Bermúdez is a San Francisco native who navigated from underfunded public schools to 20+ years of marketing leadership at companies like IBM, Cloudflare, and Cloudera.

She brings lived experience, policy expertise, business acumen, and impact to conversations about economic mobility. A former NCAA Division I athlete, first-generation college graduate, MBA, and local campaign coordinator, Felicia helps organizations communicate with and serve working families more effectively.

Her debut book, Free Lunch Kid, is a family and data-driven story about escaping generational poverty. Follow her on Substack and social media for more.

Background & Credentials

20+ Years

Marketing leadership at IBM, Cloudflare, and Cloudera

Emerge CA Graduate

Class of 2026, Candidate and Campaign Staff Training

First-Gen Graduate

Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Master's of Business Administration

Policy Advocate

Local campaign coordinator and community organizer

Speaking & Appearances

Felicia speaks on economic mobility, working families, policy, and the intersection of lived experience and corporate leadership. She is available for keynotes, panels, podcasts, and community events.

Felicia Bermúdez speaking at an event

Substack

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