Itzbeth Menjívar is a visionary leader and strategist who has dedicated over 25 years to bridging cultures and transforming systems for equity, justice, and liberation. As the Founder and CEO of BridgePeople, Itzbeth brings her wealth of experience in strategic planning, multicultural team building, and organizational transformation to support LiberArte in advancing its mission of collective healing and empowerment.

A Strategic Leader with a Purpose
Itzbeth began her career as a supervising consultant, leading risk management initiatives for global corporations and financial institutions for over a decade. Her deep commitment to addressing systemic inequities led her to global public service, where she cultivated partnerships across the Global South to promote justice and shared prosperity.

In 2019, Itzbeth launched BridgePeople, a consultancy focused on transforming organizational cultures to align with equity-driven values and amplify their impact. Her expertise in strategic planning and systems transformation enables her to guide organizations like LiberArte in realizing their vision for a liberated, just future.

Rooted in Equity and Liberation
As an Afro-Indigenous Black woman from Central America, Itzbeth draws on her rich cultural heritage and ancestral wisdom to inform her approach. She is deeply committed to reclaiming cultural narratives, unlearning harmful systems, and fostering practices rooted in love, connection, and shared humanity.

Strategic Expertise for LiberArte
Itzbeth’s work with LiberArte centers on crafting strategic plans that:

• Align organizational goals with equity and liberation principles
• Build capacity for sustainable, systemic change
• Foster collaboration across diverse teams and communities
• Integrate trauma-informed, healing-centered practices into leadership and operations

Her unique ability to merge structural analysis with actionable strategies positions LiberArte to deepen its impact and advance its mission of empowerment and justice.

Qualifications and Approach

• Certified in Mindful Leadership and Healing-Centered Leadership
• Graduate of the Inner MBA program, bridging spirituality and business for effective leadership
• Member of the Spiritual Directors of Color Network, offering guidance on equity-driven frameworks

Partnering for Liberation
Itzbeth’s approach to strategic planning is deeply collaborative, drawing on the collective wisdom of communities and leaders to co-create pathways for transformation. She believes in centering relationships, dismantling oppressive systems, and building futures where equity and liberation are foundational.

Through her partnership with LiberArte, Itzbeth has supported the creation of a more just and liberated world, one strategic step at a time.