Client Success Stories
For more than two decades, I have partnered with nonprofits, government agencies, universities, businesses, cooperatives, and international development organizations around the world. My work has supported food systems, agriculture, women’s leadership, strategic planning, public health, business development, monitoring and evaluation, and organizational growth.
Global Consulting Experience
My consulting, training, and facilitation work has taken me across North America, South America, Africa, and Asia. These future country pages will highlight projects, testimonials, articles, photos, and lessons learned from each place.
🇺🇸 United States
Leadership, nonprofit strategy, public health, communications, advocacy, and women’s empowerment.
🇨🇴 Colombia
Strategic planning, Afro-Colombian and Indigenous programs, culture, and development.
🇬🇾 Guyana
Community outreach, food systems, entrepreneurship, and market visibility.
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
Dairy associations, product development, agribusiness, and cooperative strategy.
🇪🇨 Ecuador
Gender equality, strategic planning, agricultural associations, and entrepreneurship.
🇪🇬 Egypt
Monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, agribusiness associations, and food systems.
🇹🇿 Tanzania
Financial management, women entrepreneurs, agriculture, and business capacity building.
🇿🇲 Zambia
Business planning, financial management, farmer organizations, and data-driven decision-making.
🇬🇭 Ghana
Women’s leadership, strategic planning, agribusiness, marketing, and cooperative development.
🇳🇬 Nigeria
Honey value chains, marketing strategy, rural enterprise, and communications.
🇰🇪 Kenya
Dairy and horticulture associations, women farmers, strategic planning, and market access.
🇲🇿 Mozambique
Smallholder farming, marketing skills, agricultural training, and rural development.
🇲🇱 Mali
Women’s fish dealer cooperatives, business skills, leadership training, and market development.
🇹🇼 Taiwan
Education, intercultural communication, facilitation, and language instruction.
🇰🇷 South Korea
Education, cultural exchange, teaching, and international experience.
🇨🇳 China
Teacher training, curriculum development, intercultural learning, and rural education.
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
Digital marketing in agriculture, university lectures, agribusiness, and innovation.
What Clients Are Saying
Kaadze Wright | Founder, Mosaic Grove | Ghana
“Within a short time, Mercedes had developed a comprehensive 10-year growth plan that didn’t just sound impressive—it was actionable. She genuinely listened to our challenges, understood our goals, and delivered a roadmap that was both ambitious and achievable. The results have spoken for themselves. Our revenue streams are growing, and for the first time we have a clear vision for the future.”
Joyce Malasha | Country Director | Zambia
“Mercedes demonstrated exceptional analytical skills and a proactive approach to simplifying financial data. She developed budgeting tools, cash-flow templates, pricing strategies, and financial management systems that helped the organization make confident, data-driven decisions.”
Dr. Ravshan Asamov | Tashkent State Agrarian University | Uzbekistan
“Your lecture was exceptional in every regard. Your presentation was engaging, practical, and inspiring. Students left with a deeper understanding of digital marketing in agriculture, and I wholeheartedly recommend you for future speaking engagements.”
Isabel Cristina Rodríguez Zalamea | Ecuador
“Mercedes brought essential information on gender equality and strategic planning in a clear, concise, and dynamic manner. She also demonstrated genuine respect for local culture and quickly became a trusted advisor to the communities she supported.”
Ayman Helmi | Egypt
“Mercedes is an important and strong expert and trainer in soft skills, management, monitoring and evaluation, and strategic planning.”
Alanna K. Wright | United States
“Mercedes has a way of providing unique and relevant topics that address her clients’ needs. She works effectively with both individuals and large groups and delivers practical, actionable strategies.”
Collins Dankwa | Ghana
“Mercedes exhibits mastery in her technical field and has excellent leadership and training skills. She communicates effectively across cultures and succeeds in transferring knowledge regardless of literacy level.”
Kassambara Bara | Winrock International | Mali
“Mercedes demonstrated professionalism while training cooperative members with varying literacy levels. Participants were so impressed they immediately requested additional training in business planning and marketing.”
Douglas Snyder | United States
“Mercedes’ analytical skills are second to none. She is a dynamic presenter, a creative thinker, and someone who consistently achieves positive impact.”
Tunde Aluko | Nigeria
“Mercedes developed practical marketing strategies and communication tools that could be used effectively by rural communities.”
Alfousseni Sidibé | Mali
“Mercedes demonstrated exceptional cultural sensitivity, excellent time management, and a commitment to delivering results under challenging conditions. I would confidently recommend her to any organization.”
Why Organizations Choose DG Speaks
Global Experience
More than 20 years of consulting, training, and facilitation across multiple countries and cultures.
Practical Strategy
My work focuses on tools, systems, and roadmaps that organizations can actually use.
Cross-Sector Expertise
Food systems, agriculture, gender equality, public health, nonprofit management, and international development.
Measurable Impact
From stronger revenue streams to improved planning systems, my work is designed to move organizations forward.
Let’s Build Your Success Story
Every successful project begins with a conversation. Whether you’re strengthening an organization, designing a new initiative, building leadership capacity, or preparing for growth, I would love to help you create your next success story.