Dalia “La Pantera” Gomez is a teacher, pro boxer, community leader, personal trainer, and youth mentor.
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Based in Oakland, CA.
services:
in person classes (pre-covid)
virtual classes (during covid)
personal training
events
Mission statement:
Dalia “La Pantera” Gomez (she/her/hers) is the founder of Vertical Skillz Outreach, a 501c3 nonprofit that focuses on mentoring children and exposes them to global experiences. Dalia is one of the only queer women operating this type of nonprofit in the Bay. “[I] believe I am in tune with my divine feminine and divine masculine to be a mentor to the children of our community,” says Dalia.
Dalia worked in the nonprofit sector before founding her own. She noticed discrimination against people of color and LGBT people.
“There has always been this weird underlying assumption that people of color are not prepared or qualified to lead,” says Dalia.
“So along with the everyday gender bias I have to deal with as a female coach, I figured I would start my own nonprofit. I could call the shots and the youth I mentor would have the opportunity to see a woman of color, let alone a queer woman, be in charge of something amazing.”
learn more
How One Queer QOC Boxer is using her skills to mentor East Bay Youth
Go Vertical! An Interview with Dalia La Pantera Gomez
Pro Debut Delayed for Aspiring World Champion Dalia “La Pantera” Gomez
Dalia “La Pantera” Gomez on Queer in Oakland