Lecyca Curiel (1998) started researching and delivering keynote presentations on Generation Z when she was only seventeen years old. Now, a decade later, she has become a trained organizational researcher and workshop facilitator specializing in DEI, community engagement, and the intergenerational workplace. As an anthropologist, she is driven to help organizations adapt and thrive in a changing world, always from a human-centered perspective.
Lecyca is a cultural anthropologist, organizational researcher, and workshop facilitator. She has worked as a Gen Z keynote speaker for WHETSTON / strategic foresight since she was scouted at the age of seventeen by founder Thimon de Jong almost a decade ago. Over the years, she has demonstrated the stage presence and charisma to captivate audiences worldwide, speaking for Walmart executives, the Youth Outreach Unit of the European Parliament, and Google’s international marketing managers. From Ljubljana to Silicon Valley, she has traveled the globe researching and sharing stories that foster inclusive workplaces and intergenerational collaboration.
In 2019, Dutch newspaper Het Financieele Dagblad recognized Lecyca as one of the 50 most promising young talents in the Netherlands. She earned a master’s degree in Culture, Organization, and Management from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, as well as a specialization in people mobilization and community engagement from Instituto Elos in Brazil in 2025.
Nowadays, Lecyca combines her experience as a Gen Z speaker with her passion for organizational culture and intergenerational collaboration through RHIZA, a Next Gen think tank that helps organizations understand the world of young people and prepares leaders for the future through research and inspiring workshops. Known for her genuine human interest both on and off stage, in her keynotes and workshops, Lecyca always provides practical and strategic takeaways to help leaders navigate today’s societal challenges. Rooted in organizational anthropology and critical management studies, she essentially strives to bridge seemingly different worlds by fostering empathy and collaboration in an increasingly fragmented society.
Lecyca is currently developing two workshops, ‘Navigating the intergenerational workplace’ & ‘Beyond DEI, empowerment from a next generation’s perspective’
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“What a fantastic presentation. We were moved to tears.”
‘Lecyca’s workshop was very insightful and inspiring. She is a great trainer.’
‘Lecyca is a powerful and personable presence!’
“Being a Gen Z herself, Lecyca engages the audience with real-life examples and maintained a good balance between humor and seriousness.”
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“Lecyca is a powerful and personable presence!”
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