Heidi Diquez

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About Heidi Diquez

Heidi is an experienced Public Relations and Community Development professional with over 18 years of progressive, multicultural leadership experience across corporate, government-facing, and non-profit environments. Her career has been shaped by working across multiple countries and diverse social realities, an experience that has given her a powerful, competitive advantage in multicultural integration, stakeholder engagement, and community relations.During her tenure at Repsol, Heidi led a multidisciplinary team of five professionals across marketing, public relations, and journalism, with full responsibility for the company’s CSR strategy, media relations, corporate communications, and government relations. Heidi's role included strategic planning, performance management, budget oversight, crisis communications leadership, and close collaboration with executive leadership, regulators, community leaders, and media partners. Heidi was privileged to lead high-profile initiatives at both national and international levels, consistently delivering strong reputational and social impact.As Founder and Managing Director of a Non-Profit Organization, Heidi directed a core team of seven professionals and operational staff across three active development projects. She provided hands-on leadership in program strategy, partnerships, funding communications, community engagement, and impact reporting. In both corporate and non-profit settings, she have built and mentored high-performing teams, strengthened governance and accountability, and delivered measurable results at both organizational and community levels.Now based in Ontario, Canada, I am intentionally strengthening and updating my career in Public Relations, Community Engagement, Social Performance, Corporate Communications and Marketing within the Canadian landscape. I bring with me a deep international perspective, a people-centered leadership style, and a proven ability to bridge corporations, governments, and communities with trust, strategy, and purpose.I am passionate about meaningful engagement, ethical communication, and building relationships that create long-term social value.