212 Black Speakers You Should Know, Fund, and Hire.
For generations, Black voices and influencers have been suppressed and overlooked. Black humans and Black communities are constantly fighting for an end to racial, social, and economic oppression. Over the last decade as I have built Wonder Women Tech, I have seen first-hand how very little society values black entrepreneurship, black innovation, and black voices.
I built a tech conference and global organization focused on representation, inclusion, and access from my living room, and have struggled to gain proper funding and support as my white peers in the industry. Over the years I have watched others who built their dreams around the same time as me, gain millions of dollars in budget, while I had to call in favors and pull strings to execute on the same level in state-of-the-art venues. Companies who shared their “commitment to diversity” would rather fund white humans talking about diversity than the actual diverse humans with real lived experiences.
At times it has felt that no amount of accolades I have received, or expertise I have gained, has been “enough.” I’ve had my pricing negotiated down in every single meeting. I am not alone. Millions of other black humans relate to my experiences. I have learned over time that the system is designed to fatigue black and brown people. Activism is a tiring thing, and those who stand on the forefront of change have to buckle themselves in for a very long and very exhausting ride. What I have also learned is most people will give up before they see real impact and change happen.
I’ve had the opportunity to connect with thousands of black humans in the course of my work, and to hear their stories, and to bear witness to their pain, their challenges, their triumphs, hopes, and dreams. They are my own. What is at the core of this story is that every black human wants to be seen. They desire to be valued, represented, celebrated, and provided every opportunity to succeed, to have access to funding and resources, and to be paid the same as their non-black counterparts.
Black history has shown us that we have stood on the backs of generations of people who have struggled to create change for black legacy.
Erasure is at the core of this plight. We struggle today to keep critical race theory in schools, to ensure that our black history is included in the storytelling our educators are engaging in with our children, and to keep movements and black-owned organizations fueled and funded. This year we’ve seen a Barnes and Noble Bookstore move “Black History Month” promotional literature to the third floor where the “social sciences are kept.”
We’ve become so far removed from embracing black culture in our everyday society that we have corporations designating our stories as social science–like an elective class we can choose to opt out of. Unfortunately, many do choose to opt out. As budgets are slashed that support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and as programs are dismantled that ensure our safety, our education, and our success. Movements like #BlackLivesMatter are weaponized and deemed a rogue threat. We are forced to turn back the clocks and put a distinct pause on black economic growth.
Celebrating the contributions of black innovators is an important part of our everyday history that we should immerse ourselves in 365 days of every year. At Wonder Women Tech, we celebrate our black communities every single day and we are committed to providing and building an ecosystem that will continue to highlight, celebrate, educate, and amplify our black humans in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, Math, Innovation, and entrepreneurship.
With Wonder Women Tech’s online and global platform, it is one of our goals to support and amplify Black business people, Black speakers, Black entrepreneurs and Black humans who innovate and impact. Wonder Women Tech is passionate about storytelling and perserving legacy. We are highlighting over 200 influential Black speakers who have shared their accomplishments, aspirations, successes, and stories on the Wonder Women Tech global stage.
We are out here building companies, creating movements, launching innovation, inventing products and solutions, and curating tech conferences.
These innovators each come from different parts of the world, have expertise in various industries, and all have a unique perspective on how we can work together to share ideas, cultivate belonging, maintain black legacy, and propel change.
Here are 212 Black speakers from Wonder Women Tech history that you should hire, support, and follow to stay inspired and informed:
- Kimberly Wilson is the Senior Vice President of Marketing at SirusXM. She is also an alumni of Columbia College Chicago, Roosevelt University, and Harvard Business School.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlykwilson/
2. Quinta Brunson is the creator of the Emmy award-winning hit TV show, Abbott Elementary, and a writer, Producer, and comedian.
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinta_Brunson
3. Lisa Mae Brunson is the Founder and Chief Visionary of Wonder Women Tech and Hiring Humans. She is also the Podcast Host of The Wonder Women Tech Show. She is Chair for the Commission for Innovation and Technology for the City of Long Beach, and serves on the Board for CSULB’s Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamae/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissLisaMae
4. Felicia Williams is the UX Director at Google and the Creative Head and Owner of Black Hound, LLC. She is an alumni of Cornell University and has been featured on Black Stories, Episode 12: https://amazon.design/black-stories/black-stories12-felicia-williams.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamsfelicia/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cheersfelicia?lang=en
5. Michael Greene is the Vice President & General Manager of System Technologies and Optimization at Intel. He is also an Advisor at Advisory Cloud and a Massachusetts Institute of Technology Alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vpmichaelgreene/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/greene1of5
6. Denecia Jones is a People and Business Operations Guru, Founder of Jadestone Solutions, and Co-Producer of Soul-Well Business. She is a Pepperdine University Alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/djsworld/
7. Cheryl Sutherland is the Founder and CEO of PleaseNotes, a Partner and Sponsorship Lead at Wonder Women Tech, and a Business Development Strategist at Res-O-Nate Consulting. She is also Resident Faculty at The Women’s Leadership Intensive.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Please_Notes
Blog: https://pleasenotes.com/blogs/i-am-blog
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pleasenotesgoods/?hl=en
8. Natasha Bansgopaul is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of VegaX Holdings and DarcMatter. She is also the Chief Operating Officer of Konstellation. She is a Penn State Alumni and has been featured in The Women of Color Making Major Waves in Corporate America: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/career/a41695968/the-new-c-suite-2022/.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natbans/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BansiBans
9. Abi Mohamed is an Early Stage Scaling Expert at Tech Nation and a Co-Founder and Partner at Tech Lead at CGVentures. She is an alumni from both Kingston and De Montfort Universities.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abimohamed/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/abii_mohamed?lang=en
10. Suki Fuller is a Fellow at the Council of Competitive Intelligence Fellows, and a Founder and Analytical Storyteller at Miribure. She is also on the Advisory Board of Tech London Advocates and Global Tech Advocates. She is an alumni of both Mercyhurst and Centenary Universities.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sukifuller/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sukifuller?lang=en
11. Melissa Kyle Cofer is the Founder of Build With Mel and Executive Director of the Urban Media Foundation. She is also a Board Member of Elevate Your Game. She is a California State University Alumni.
Website: http://www.buildwithmel.com
12. Alex Addae Brobbey is the Founder of BY Creative and has been featured in the Financial Times UK Top 100 Black Leaders in Tech. He is a University of Hertfordshire alumni.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-a-0079297/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/byc_london
13. Cecilia Harvey is the Chief Executive Officer of Hyve Dynamics Ltd. and the Founder of TechWomenToday. She is a Wellesley College Alumni and has been featured in The Trailblazing Tech CEO: ‘The biggest challenge to young women is ourselves’: https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/life/work/career-in-tech-724632.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliaharveytech/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/imceciliaharvey?lang=en
14. Chisara Nwabara is a Service & Product Specialist and an Inclusion Consultant at EqualPlus Ltd. She is also a Product/Agile/Culture Transformation Coach at Chisology Consulting and an Oberlin College Alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chisaranwabara/
15. Mark Martin is the Co-Founder of UKBlackTech and an Assistant Professor in Computer Science & Education Practice at Northeastern University. He is a King’s College University and London South Bank University Alumni.
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-martin-%E2%AD%90%EF%B8%8F-b6a12257/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/urban_teacher
16. Priscilla Baffour is the Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion at TikTok and the Founder of We Do Diversity. She is a University of Bedfordshire Alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priscilla-baffour-she-her-26557522/
17. Rioch Edwards-Brown is the Founder of So You Wanna Be In TV? and a Media Campaigner for The Five Percenters. She is a School for Social Entrepreneurs Alumni and was awarded Campaigner of the Year at Ogunte Women’s Social Leadership Awards.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rioch/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rioch1?lang=en
18. Simi Awokoya is a Career Coach For Women In Corporate and the Founder of Coach Simi. She holds Workshops and provides resources for women to Secure Higher Pay: https://coach-simi.com/links/.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simiawokoya/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/similola?lang=en
19. Giselle Frederick is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sonaaar and the Co-Director of Impact & Sustainability at Founder Institute. She is a University of Oxford Alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisellefrederick/
20. Bianca Jackson is the Marketing and Emerging Tech Public Speaker at JAX Digital LLC and the Owner and CEO of BrickRose Exchange. She is also a Fellow at SEED SPOT and a Drexel University Alumni. She was Accepted into Amazon Web Services (AWS) Global Women Chief Technology Officers (CTO) fellowship.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancajjackson/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxdigitalpm?lang=en
21. Izzy Obeng is the Founder and CEO of Foundervine and the Non-Executive Director of Capital Enterprise. She is a University of Cambridge and University of Bristol Alumni. She has been featured in Forbes 30 under 30 for Social Impact: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/izzyobeng_forbes-forbes30under30-socialimpact-activity-6927553682951581698-22DO?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izzyobeng/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/izzyobeng?lang=en
22. Nzinga Shaw is the Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Speaker for Creative Arts Agency and an Adjunct Professor at Fisk University. She is a University of Pennsylvania Alumni.
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzinga-%E2%80%9Czing%E2%80%9D-shaw-32319653/
23. Miracle Olatunji is a FRP Analyst at Microsoft and the Founder of OpportuniMe. She is a Northwestern University Alumni and has been featured in Bostinno’s 25 Under 25: https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/inno/stories/inno-insights/2020/09/24/25-under-25-young-entrepreneurs-boston-2020.html.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miracleolatunji/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mirolatunji?lang=en
24. Jessica Okoro is the Founder and Global Program Director of STEM Socia and a Chairperson of the Board for Mosaic 1898. She is a De Montfort University Alumni.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaokoro/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejessicaokoro?lang=en
25. Rev. Dr. Joseph Bryant Jr. is the Founder and CEO of PROSPEAK Sports Management and Speaker Bureau. He is also the Executive DIrector of The K.I.N.G. Movement, and the National Sports Director of Rainbow PUSH Coalition. He is a University of California, Santa Cruz Alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-joseph-bryant-jr-11643123/
26. Babangida Kure Yohanna is an Entrepreneurial Finance Specialist and a Managing Director at MyDeeds Ltd. He is a Kingston University Lecturer and Alumni.
Blog:https://medium.com/dream-of-a-new-nigeria/the-dream-of-a-new-nigeria-6708784ec14
Twitter: https://twitter.com/babskure
27. Amanda Mcintyre-Chavis is the Chief Experience Officer and Founder of Legend Factory Co., as well as the Vice President of Business Development at Excelsior Music Studio LLC. She is a Long Island University Alumni and has been featured in Girl Stop Live chats: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-6668496845691531264-ccJq?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandamcchavis/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandamcchavis
28. Taneshia Nash Laird is the Founding President & CEO of Greater Roxbury Arts & Cultural Center. She is also the Founder and Principal of Legacy Business Advisors and a Drexel University Alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taneshia/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/taneshia?lang=en
29. Brandon Anderson is the Founder of Raheem and a Guest Lecturer at Claremont McKenna College.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/brandn_andersn?lang=en
30. Aerica Banks is the Founder and Principal of Shiso LLC and a University of Oxford Alumni.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/erikashimizu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aericashimizubanks/
31. Zuri Hunter is the Senior Software Engineer at Black Cape, as well as the Technical Lead for Black Girls Code DC. She is a Howard University Alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zuri-hunter-748ba514/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/zurihunter?lang=en
32. Sibyl Edwards is a Digital Art Director and the President of DC Web Women. She is also a Corocoran College of Art & Design Alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sibyledwards/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/saedwards?lang=en
33. Deloris (Dela) Wilson is a Social Innovation Strategist and the Founder + Managing Director for Axle Impact Studio. She is also the Senior Atlantic Fellow for Racial Equity at The Atlantic Philanthropies.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deloriswilson/
34. Yasmin Taylor is the Back End Developer/ Platform Engineer at UpContent, as well as a Flatform Data Engineer at Adarga.
The Black Women in Tech: https://theblackwomenintech.com/projects/yasmin-taylor/
35. Tameka Vasquez is the Founder & Principal of The Future Quo and the Principal Consultant at Descartes & Mauss. She is also an Alumni of and Associate Faculty at Columbia University.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamekavasquez/details/experience/
36. Barbara H. Whye is the VP Inclusion and Diversity at Apple, and an Independent Board Member at Blackline. She is an Arizona State University Alumni.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/barbarawhye
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarawhye/
37. Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. is a Journalist, Minister and Civil Rights Activist. He is also the Founder and President of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RevJJackson
Website: https://www.rainbowpush.org/
38. Anthoni Allen-Zouhry is the Brand Strategist, Public Speaker, and Head of Public Relations at A Allen Group. She is also a Clark-Atlanta University Alumni.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/aallengroup
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthoniallen/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthoni-allen-zouhry-49828670/
39. Arabian Prince is the CEO of Mik Lezan Music and thePresident of LAFTC Southern California Robotics Competition. He is also the Founder/Chief Innovator of Inov8 Next LLC, and a founding member of rap group N.W.A. He is a University of Southern California Alumni.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ogarabianprince?lang=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ogarabianprincenwa/
40. Joycelyn James is a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice Advocate, as well as an Attorney Advisor for the Federal Communications Commission. She is a Howard University Alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joycelyn-james-836a854/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jfjamesesq?lang=en
41. Adonica Shaw is a Philanthropist, Digital Media Strategist, Founder and CEO of Wingwoman, Inc, and the Founder of The Surrender Circle. She is an Alumni of both Harvard Medical School and The Wharton School. She has been featured in Authority Magazine: Total Health: Adonica Shaw of ‘The Surrender Circle’ On How We Can Optimize Our Mental, Physical, Emotional, & Spiritual Wellbeing: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/total-health-adonica-shaw-of-the-surrender-circle-on-how-we-can-optimize-our-mental-physical-106b278d08d8
Wonder Women Tech: https://wonderwomentech.com/speaker/adonica-shaw/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adonica-shaw-4665581a7/
42. Alexandria Lafci is the Founder/Managing Partner of Hometeam Ventures and the Co-Founder and Advisor at New Story. She is an alumni of both Boston University and George Mason University.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alafci/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/laughsee?lang=en
43. Aniesia Williams is a Global Communications & Purpose Leader. She is also the Founder & Fractional CMO at AW+CO. She is an alumni of both Walden University and University of Phoenix.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamaniesia/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamaniesia
44. Deena Pierott is a Diversity & Equity Strategist and the Chief Executive Officer of iUrban Teen. She is also the President & CEO of Mosaic Metier, as well as a Founding Member of Black Women in STEM 2.0. She has been Honored as a Champion of Change by the White House: https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2013/08/12/creating-technology-spark
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpierott/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/deenapierott?lang=en
45. Everette Taylor is the Founder of ET Enterprises and the Chief Executive Officer of Kickstarter. He is a Virginia Tech Alumni and has been featured on Bloomberg: Kickstarter’s New 33-Year-Old CEO Plans to Make Crowdfunding More Inclusive, https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-10-25/kickstarter-ceo-everette-taylor-q-a-his-vision-diversity-efforts?leadSource=uverify%20wall
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/everette/
Website: https://everettetaylor.com/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/Everette?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
46. Gina Davis is the Vice President of Engineering and Professional Services at NationBuilder. She is a Massachusetts Institute of Technology Alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginamarcel/
47. Keith Wilson, M.D. is the Chief Medical Officer of Molina Healthcare.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-wilson-24b261110/
48. Mark Anthony Thomas is the CEO for the Greater Baltimore Committee. He is an alumni of University of Georgia, Columbia University, and MIT.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markanthonythomas/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/marka_thomas
49. Mckenzie Slaughter is the Founder & CEO of Prohaus Group, as well as the Co-Author of The InsurTECH Book. She is an alumni of Harvard University, Hampton University, and Hofstra University.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmslau/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/McKenzieMaree
50. MoJen Jenkins is Engineering Manager (Studio Tech Solutions) at Netflix. She is also a Spelman College alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mojen/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mojenmusic
51. Tunji Akintokun is the Senior Director and Head of Marketing Solutions at LinkedIn, and the Non Executive Director at England Athletics. He is an alumni of London South Bank University, The Wharton School, and Stanford University. He has been featured in Artsy: Inside My Collection: Tunji Akintokun MBE, https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-inside-collection-tunji-akintokun-mbe. He is also an Appointed Judge for the Inclusion Awards: https://inclusiveawards.com/awardcategories/ .
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tunjiakintokun/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tunji_akintokun?lang=en
52. Nakeah Fuller is a Pro Makeup Artist, Educator, and Founder and CEO of the All About Face Academy and Nakeah Cosmetics.
Website: https://www.nakeahfuller.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nakeahfuller
53. Qiana Patterson is an Advisor and Investor at Cap Table Coalition and a Managing Partner at NAYAH. She is also a Founding Advisor for MVMT Ventures, and an alumni of University of Washington and University of Southern California.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/qianapatterson/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/q_i_a_n_a
54. Rev. Dr. Stephany Rose is a Congressional Candidate, the Founder For Our Children’s Children Enterprises, and the Founder of The Truth and Conciliation Commission. She is also a Clark Atlanta University and Purdue University alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephany-rose-spaulding/
Website: https://www.drstephanyrose.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/drstephanyrose
55. Rochelle Briscoe is Director of Agile Planning at Google. She is an alumni of both Georgetown University and the University of California.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelleboonebriscoe/
56. Sasha Horne is the Creator of Sasha Talks Tech, a Contributor at BET, and a Content Creator for Perks of Ambition. She is also an alumni of both the College of Charleston and Georgetown University.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sasha-horne/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sasha_reports
57. Tarsha Mccormick is the Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at WP Engine. She is also an Illinois State University alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarshamccormick/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tarsha_McC
58. Vincent Jones is a Social Entrepreneur and Content Creator, and the Founder & CEO of The Citizen Jones Companies. He is a Swarthmore College alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcitizenjones/
59. Yvonne Darlene Cagle M.D. is an Astronaut at NASA Ames Research Center, as well as the CEO and Founder of EZWrap.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/astromd_yvonne
60. Gabriella White is the CEO at ARCHY, as well as a student at River City Science Academy.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriella-white-12424018a/
61. Jasmine Farrar is a Human Resources Business Partner at Stripe. She is also an alumni of North Carolina State University and University of South California.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmine-f-76950333/
62. Joy Donnell is the Co-Founder of the Center for Intersectional Media + Entertainment (CIME), a Consulting Strategist of Content and Community for IF/THEN, and the Producer and Author of SUPERJOY Media. She is also a William and Mary University alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doitinpublic/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/doitinpublic?lang=en
63. Ruth Chandler Cook is the Founder of HireHer and an alumni of Georgetown University. She has been featured in What the World Needs Now: Truth in Action, https://markets.financialcontent.com/dowtheoryletters/news/read/40046060/what-the-world-needs-now-truth-in-action.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-chandler-3a7426129/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rchandlercook
64. CJ Jones is a CEO, Director, Writer & Producer for Sign World TV, and an Actor (Baby Driver, Avatar 2). He is also the Senior Executive Producer at Sign World Media.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CJ_the_Actor
65. Kenyatta Powers-Rucker is the CIO for the Department of Human Services Maryland State Government, and a Visionary Author of Ladies in Tech. She is also a Virginia Union University alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenyatta-powers-rucker-17082b4/
66. Rena Davis is the Head of Government Relations and Public Policy at Google. She is also a Howard University alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renaadavis/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RenaADavis
67. Erika Mckiel is the Diversity Program Manager Google, as well as a Santa Clarita University and Northern Illinois University alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikamckiel/
68. Karene Richards is the CEO and Founder of Fit Hidden Figure, as well as a National Governing Board Member/Chair of Finance and Investments at AWIS. She is also the Chief Executive Officer at The Karene Group, and an alumni of both Howard University and Columbia University.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karene-richards-wise-cfa-ifbb-pro/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/karenerichards?lang=en
69. Sabrina Garba is the Founder of the Honey Hive, the Founder & CEO Glass Ladder Group, and the Founder of Women’s Impact Accelerator. She is an alumni of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skgarba/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabrinakgarba?lang=en
70. Katrina Jefferson is the CEO Chica Intelligente, as well as the Head of Social Media & Brand Activation at Soul Beach Music Festival. She is an alumni of both San Francisco State College and Spelman College.
F6S: https://www.f6s.com/katrinajefferson
Twitter: https://twitter.com/katrinalashelle
71. Mika K. Henderson is a Senior Marketing Manager at Gaming & Tech Future.
WWT: https://wonderwomentech.com/speaker/mika-henderson/
72. Jovita Jenkins is the Chief Founding Guide — L.A. at Chief. She is also the Founder and CCO of GOOYOW Group and a University of California alumni.
Website: https://jovitajenkins.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jovitajenkins/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jovitatalks
73. Aiko Bethea is the Principal Consultant of RARE Coaching & Consulting LLC, as well as the Equity Advisor and Executive Coach at Brene Brown Education and Research Group. She is an alumni of both University of North Carolina and University of Sydney.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aikobethea/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/aikobethea?lang=en
74. Monica F. Cox Ph.D. is a Professor of Engineering at Ohio State University, as well as the Owner of STEMinent LLC. She is an alumni of both Spelman College and University of Alabama.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmonicacox/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrMonicaCox
75. Karen Rogers Robinson is the Head Social Media Marketing Technologist at SMMMD Consulting Inc, as well as the CEO/Social Media Manager at Onyx Mobile Marketing.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrogersrobinson/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SocialMMMDiva
76. Christen Rochon is the Senior Integrated Media Manager at WDIV Local 4 News. She is a Michigan State University alumni and has been featured on News One Now’s Back to School Gadgets Segment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4sNlRLAxIc.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christenrochon/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChristenRochon
77. Nickeya Hannah is the Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer at Volt and a University of Phoenix alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickeya-hannah-805a6830/
78. Paola Mendoza-Yu is the Head of Product Design at Curious Cardinals.
Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paola-mendoza-yu/
79. Anisa Addison is an Integrative Health Coach, as well as a student at Chandler/Gilbert Community College.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anisa-addison-4b1408170/
80. Lisa Blackwell is a Luxury and Investment Real Estate Advisor at Compass, as well as the Author of “100 Cents On The Dollar.” She is also a University of California alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-blackwell-888725106/
81. Ryann Richardson is the Vice President and Head of Marketing at Blackbird, as well as the 2019 Miss Black America Pageant Winner. She is a Philadelphia University alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryannrichardson/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRyRichardson
82. Cassie Betts is the CEO and Co-Founder of MARTY, the Founder of MISLA, and a Founding Member of Black Women in Tech. She is a University of Hawaii alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassiebetts/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cassiebetts
83. Rebecca Kauma is the Economic & Digital Inclusion Program Manager for the City of Long Beach. She is also an alumni of both California State University and American University.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-f-kauma-mpa-00031b72/
84. Elijah Young is a Board Advisor at UC Riverside, as well as the Chief of Staff & Head of Innovation/Growth & Strategy at Cisco. He is also a Vanguard University of Southern California alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijahyoung/
85. Sheila Wiley is the Principal Business Development Manager YWCA and is a California State University alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilalawiley/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SunnyLA
86. Dr. Lynda Murray-Thomas is the Sr. Director of Application Delivery & Strategy at Universal Parks and Resorts. She is an alumni of both the University of Southern California and California State University.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndamurraythomas/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LyndaMT
87. Shellye Archambeau is a Board of Director at Verizon, Roper Technologie, Inc., and Okta, Inc. She is also an alumni from The Wharton School.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellye-archambeau/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShelArchambeau
88. Sofia Ongele is the Founder of ReDawn, a Creative Advisor Intern at Kode with Klossy, as well as a Digital Strategy Coordinator for Gen-Z for Chang.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofiaongele/
89. Dr. Ngozi Orubo is the Program Management Leader of the Margin Expansion Lab at General Electric Renewable Energy. She is also a University of Houston alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ngozi-orubo-3aa8a857/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ngoziorubo
90. Natasha Ofili has been an Actress on SNL, as well as an Actress of “Undone” (Amazon Prime) and “The Politician” (Netflix). She is a California State University alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-ofili-30ab566/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Natasha_Ofili
91. Sonja Gittens Ottley is the Head of Diversity & Inclusion at Asana, and an alumni of The University of the West Indies.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonja-gittens-ottley/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SonjaOttley
92. Lakecia Gunter is the Vice President of Device Partner Solution Sales at Microsoft, a Member at The Executive Leadership Council, as well as the Podcast Host for Roar with Lakecia Gunter. She is an alumni of both the University of South Florida and Stanford Law School.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakecia-gunter-5578253/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LakeciaGunter
93. Whitnie Wiley is an Author, the Founder of Shifting Into Action, and a Member of Board Of Directors at 1 Habit Press.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitniewiley/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WittyWhit
94. Kunbi Tinuoye is the Founder of and Chief Executive Officer at UrbanGeekz, as well as the Executive Editor at Geekz Watch. She is also a University of Cambridge alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kunbitinuoye/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kunbiti
95. Chiedo John is a Board Member at Generate Impact, and the Director of Engineering at GitHub. He is also a James Madison University alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiedo/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chiedo
96. Ashley M. Williams is the Founder and CEO of RIZZARR, the Founder and CCC at Ashley M. Williams Inc., as well as the Creator and Host of The Ripple Effect of You (Video & Podcast Series). She is also a University of Southern California alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleymichellewilliams/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshMWill
97. Stephanie Jasmin is the Founder of Lead Her Up and also the Senior Product Manager at Microsoft. She is a Cornell University alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniejasmin/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MsStephJasmin
98. Chelsea Vonchaz is the Founder and CEO of #HappyPeriod.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseavonchaz/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadameMenarche
99. Karen Maria Alston is the Chief Marketing Officer and Founder of Alston Marketing Group. She is also the Chief Marketing Officer at Eagle Academy PCS. She is a Howard University alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenmariaalston/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlstonMarketing
100. Andromeda Peters is a Board Member of the Phoenix Project, Miss United States 2018, and the Founder & President of “Your Mind Matters” Mental Health Platform. She is a Springfield College Alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andromeda-peters-12b89319a/
101. Shashrina Thomas is the Vice President of Strategic Services at TRI-COR Industries, Inc., as well as the Chair of World Green Growth Organization.
102. Chris Michel is the Managing Director/Regional Head of Talent and Inclusion at Macquarie Group. He is a The City College of New York alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ychrismichel/
103. Darrin Cunningham is a Project Manager and Business Analyst, as well as the Founder and President of MDCR.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrin-cunningham/
104. Grant Erhuanga is the Founder and CEO of Mavasive Leadership Institute, as well as an Adjunct Professor of Health Informatics at Bowie State University. He is a Rutgers University alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantaerhuanga/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrantErhuanga
105. Dr. Ogechukwu (Ogay) Irono is the President and Founder of TIS Foundation.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ogayirono/
106. Shelly Bell is the Founder of Black Girl Ventures, as well as a Fintech Founder. She is also a North Carolina State University alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omibell/
107. Ijeoma Genevieve Mbamalu is an Information Security Executive. She is also the Chief Technology and Analytics Officer at ACLU. She is an alumni of both Columbia University and Boston College.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ijeomagenevievembamalu/
108. Lindiwe Matali is the CEO of Africa Teen Geeks and an alumni of Stanford Graduate School.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindiwematlali/
109. Reisha Raney is the President and CEO of Encyde Corporation, as well as the Founder and Podcast Host of Daughter Dialogues. She is also an alumni of both Spelman College and Harvard University.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reisharaney/
110. Christine Souffrant Ntim is the Founder of Global Startup Ecosystem (GSE), as well as the President of Haiti Tech Summit. She has been recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 Entrepreneur and is an alumni of Dartmouth University.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinentim/
111. Cory Darden Milam is the Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of The Rockefeller Foundation. She is also a George Washington University alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corydardenmilam/
112. Nnennaya Udochu is the Senior Analog Engineer at Intel Corporation, as well as an alumni of The University of Texas at Arlington.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nnennaya-udochu-38981942/
113. Victoria L. Bowens is the Associate Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Diversity Management Operations Center for the United States Department of Defense. She is a Central Michigan University alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-bowens-cdp-%C2%AE-a9b92a25/
114. Ananda Leeke is the Founder and Chief Mindfulness Officer at Ananda Leeke Consulting. She is also an alumni of both Howard University and Georgetown University.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anandaleeke/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/anandaleeke
115. Afua Bruce is the Author of “The Tech That Comes Next,” an AAAS IF/THEN Ambassador, as well as the Founder & Principal of ANB Advisory Group LLC. She is a University of Michigan Alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/afua-bruce/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/afua_bruce
116. Shalonda Ingram is a Fellow for Public Democracy America, a Special Projects Consultant at Idea Connection Systems, as well as a Social Enterprise Founder.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shalondaingram/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IngramShalonda
117. Kristina Francis is a Board Chair at Black Girl Ventures, a Partner at The Marathon Fund, and an Executive Director at Jobs for the Future. She is a Georgetown University alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-f-b14a08/
118. Lakechia Jeanne is a BioMed and MPH Scientist. She is also an Editor at GirlsInScience.co.uk, and an Economic Development Officer at Milton Keynes Council. She is an alumni of the University of York.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakechia-jeanne-mph-b15455109/
119. Anthony Odogwu is the Founder and CEO of Future Space Technologies, as well as an alumni of University of Hertfordshire.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyodogwu/
120. Catherine Wallwork is the R&D Director at Deloitte Ventures, and an alumni of The London School of Economics and Political Science.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-wallwork-40979a136/
121. Oluwatobi Otokiti is the Founder of ProductDive, as well as the Senior Growth Product Manager at Flutterwave. She is a Harvard Business School alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiotokiti/
122. Ifeoma Ike Esq. is a Founding Partner at Pink Cornrows, an Equity Specialist at Translator, as well as a Board Member of New York City Conflicts of Interest Board. She is a George Washington University alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifeomaikejd/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IfyWorks
123. Rachael Deacon-Smith is a Developer Advocate at Google and an alumni of King’s College London.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-deacon-smith-82660172/
124. Urenna Okonkwo is the Founder of Cashmere App, a Venture Scout at Backed VC, as well as a Product Manager at LiveScore. She is a University of Exeter alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/urenna-okonkwo-dippfs-28a09837/
125. Nella Juma is the Director of Product Management at Disaster Tech
and Senior Product Manager at Anami Consulting. She is University of Riverside and LA Sierra University Alumni. Nella is featured in the podcast https://nocollarpodcast.libsyn.com/.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nellajuma/
126. Nava Tegene is the Recruiting Manager at Meta. Nava is a
University of Buffalo alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/navat/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navskosha/
127. Danielle Jenkins is the CEO, Business, and Human Resources Consulting at Integrity Management and Consulting Group. As well as, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program Manager at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Danielle is a Pepperdine University, Cornell University, The Tuck School Of Business at Dartmouth alumni. She is featured in
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-6777986091858432000-zzMj?utm
source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdaniellejenkins/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/integritymcg?lang=en
128. Fionnghuala O’Reilly is the Founder of Space to Reach and CBS Correspondent. She is a George Washington University Alumni. She is also featured in the article
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/why-this-black-engineer-makes-a-point-of-
wearing-braids-in-the-lab-140037133.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=a
HR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGlua2VkaW4uY29tLw&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAIo
AfcxPteSvhGjp8tv9S9wOy9sinKI8bR2p8e9z9ZScsvYfzLHW9req36U1pMc
8YCh8qaYT9f82zM4DcqzcQQP89VzLdRAa_NKJ7Tjk_LIom7d2l4NoAHw
XJJYsr-PaiZ-3IVxfiXQ3fIDSHBJEXXUHzS4J7mupOUbkGKJfYjDA.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/figoreilly/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/figoreilly?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eser
129. Angelica Ross is a TransActivist, Actress, and the President at Miss Ross Inc. She is also the Founder of TransTech.
She is a Florida Atlantic University, Art Institute of Pittsburgh and
Hollywood Institute Beauty Alumni. She is featured in the YouTube video
https://missross.com/speaking/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelicaross/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/missrosslive
130. Stephanie Erazo is a Board Member for the Philanthropic Leadership Board of Eat Real. She is also a Founder of Prana Wellness, and a CNN Editorial Producer. She is a Spelman College alumni.
Prana Wellness Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/387594093
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieerazo/
131. Piper Dellums is the CEO of Essential Artist Group, Pipeline Productions, and Grandma Leola Corporation. She is a University of Berkley alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/piperdellums1123/
132. Shelley Williams is an Adjunct Faculty Lecturer at California State University, Los Angeles. She is a California State University Long Beach and UCLA alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-williams1professionalgrowthtrainer/
133. Marsha Cole is an Administrative Coordinator at NBCUniversal Media, LLC.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marsha-c-a53a564/
134. D. Josiane Lee is a Recruitment Outreach Officer and Specialist for the U.S. Department of State. She is a University of Phoenix and HR Certification Institute Alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/d-josiane-lee-b01a3b132/
135. Tamika Taylor is a Small Business Consultant at TaylorMade Sol. LLC.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamika-taylor-5799a772/
136. Dr. Lisa Coleman is the Senior Vice President, Global Inclusion and Strategic Innovation at New York University. She is also a New York University, Denison University, The Ohio State university Alumni. Coleman is featured in Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/paologaudiano/2021/02/15/how-scientific-research-can-help-diversity-and-inclusion/?sh=41a871672165
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-coleman-phd/
Twitter : https://twitter.com/LisaColemanPhD/with_replies
137. Kimberly Strong is a Member of BLXVC and Chief. She is
Founding Commissioner for the National Accrediting Commission for
Diversity and Inclusion, and Founding Commissioner for the National
Accrediting Commission for Diversity and Inclusion. Kimberly is also the
Founder and CEO of Strong Connexion, LLC. and serves as a Mentor for
ATL GA & Boulder CO. at Techstars. She is an Angel Investor and Mentor
at Pipeline Angels and a Howard University Alumni.
Article:
https://twitter.com/DineDiaspora/status/1580257077951225859?s=20&t=
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlystrong1/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kmstrong12
138. Monica Groves is a Program Director at XPRIZE. She is a
Webster University and Missouri State University Alumni.
Host:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/monica-groves-84632918_xprize-futureof
ork-rapidreskilling-activity-7026270878464180224–0Vej?utm_source=sha
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-groves-84632918/
139. Malakai is the Founder of Made in Her Image. She is a
Grand Canyon University and Scottsdale Community College Alumni.
Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/malakai-3a9583157/?trk=org-employees_profi
e-result-card_result-card_full-click&originalSubdomain=pa
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/malakaithebrave
140. Dr. Waajida Small is the Chief Human Resource Officer at Trinity Wall Street. As well as, the Founder and CEO of Capital Conscious U LLC. She is a Bellevue University, St. John University and The City College of New York Alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drwlsmall/
Book: https://www.waajidasmall.com/book
Podcast: https://www.waajidasmall.com/podcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dr_wlsmall?lang=da
141. Dr. Akilah Cadet MPH is the Founder and CEO of Change Cadet. Cadet is also an author and Chief Creative Officer at REP CO. She is A.T Still University of Health Sciences, San Jose State University, San Francisco State University Alumni.
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/drakilahcadet/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/changecadet?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5
142. Stephanie Geno is the Senior Vice President, Marketing & Strategy at Affinity Solutions. She is also an Advocate at Until There Are Alive and Corporate Vice Chair at American Advertising Federation. She is a University of Florida Alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-geno-8588a81/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StephanieGeno3?lang=en
143. Susanne Tedrick is a Microsoft Technical Trainer. She is a NYU Stern School of Business and Northwestern University Alumni.
Top 50: https://twitter.com/thinkers360/status/1620148346399920128?s=20&t=3iJ_fl8kZ6zO93n0WiwOhA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannetedrick/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SusanneTedrick
144. Dr. Natoshia Anderson is the Director of Programming and Partnerships at LINGO. She is also theCEO & Founder of Smart STEM LLC. She is a University of Phoenix and Kennesaw State University Alumni.
Web: https://www.drtoshia.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtoshia/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_nerdy_stem_queen/?hl=en
145. Dr. Joyonna Gamble-George is the ML Engineering and Entrepreneurial Research Fellow for Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resilience. She is a STEAM & Public Health Advocate and a Visiting Research Faculty at Yale School of Public Health. Lastly, she is a 𝐴𝑙𝑙 𝑜𝑓 𝑈𝑠 Underrepresented Biomedical Researcher (UBR) Scholar. She is a Vanderbilt University of School Medicine Alumni.
Shouted out:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyonnagamble/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoyonnaGamble/with_replies
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/joyonna_gamble
146. Alexandria Butler is the Founder and Community Leader of Sista Circle: Black Women in Tech. She is also the Chief of Staff at Twitter. She is a Stanford University Alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexib/
Featured : https://www.instagram.com/p/CBigMcoFVJu/?hl=en
147. Jessica Childress is a Managing Attorney at The Childress Firm PLLC and Founder of Juris Prudence PLLC. She is a University of Virginia School of Law Alumni. Childress received the Women Owned Law organization’s Woman Legal Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Ms. Childress has been named to the 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers Rising Stars lists. Only 2.5% of practicing attorneys in Washington, D.C. are selected to receive this honor. https://thechildressfirm.com/about-jessica-childress/#:~:text=Childress%20received%20the%20Women%20Owned,selected%20to%20receive%20this%20honor.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/childressjessica/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/childressfirm?lang=en
148. Lewa Owolabi is a Global Cybersecurity & Privacy Specialist. She is a Colorado Technical University, Ladake Akintola University of Technology, and The University of Dallas Alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewao/
Twitter: Link to Speaking event
https://twitter.com/cybersafehq/status/1442887855437647874?s=20&t=s7
149. Boitshoko Phalatse is Adjunct Faculty, Graduate Project Management Programs at Northeastern University. She is a Suffolk University- Sawyer Business School and University of Pretoria Alumni.
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/boitshoko-phalatse-msc-mba-3221332a/
Speaker video: https://youtu.be/pnzF95fbuNg
150. Awatif Yahya is the Founder of Awe Horizons LLC. She is a
Golden Gate University and Leeds Beckett University Alumni.
Featured in YouTube:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/awatifyahya/overlay/1573104187943/single-m
dia-viewer?type=LINK&profileId=ACoAAAF4GFAB9i3zT8NTGZH-CFMf6
kkMKDPQZQ&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_bas
%3BKCyQii7oTRKh%2BTREa1izRQ%3D%3D
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/awatifyahya/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AwatifYahya
151. Shantell Thomas is an Engagement Manager, Employee Engagement & Culture at Amazon Web services. She is also a
Principal Contributor at GRITSyall.
Featured: https://www.gritsyall.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shantellthomas/
152. Eraina Ferguson is a TEDxApex Producer, GLU Consulting and Senior Product Marketing Manager. She is a Yale University and Boston College Alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erainaferguson/
Featured in Article/embassador:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/erainaferguson_how-i-landed-a-tech-job-a
-a-stay-at-home-activity-7026942513286451201–0pwF?utm_source=shar
Twitter: https://twitter.com/goodliferaina?lang=en
153. Tearra Vaughnn is the Founder of REIMAGE Beauty. She is a Indiana University-Bloomington, Vanderbilt University, and Harvard University Alumni.
Article: http://voyagechicago.com/interview/meet-tearra-vaughn-reimage-beauty-magnificent-mile/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuCHhV2YtB8
154. Meshell Baker is a Keynote Speaker at Meshell Baker Enterprise and Sales coach at Harvard Business School. She is an Associate Sales Facilitator & Coach at APACSMA. She is a
Long Island University and Howard University Alumni.
Highlight: The Introvert’s Edge to Sales Conversations | IntrovertU Live Panel Discuss
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meshellrbaker/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/meshellrbaker?lang=en
155. Faylene Bell is a Marketing Platform Operations at Nvidia. She is a Florida State University and Roosevelt University Alumni.
Featured:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/faylenebell/overlay/1635481194271/single-med
a-viewer?type=IMAGE&profileId=ACoAAABcJ6cBIRHDVvbigiXXLrRQJ6v
3mFWjcc&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base%3
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faylenebell/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/faylene_bell
156. Cynthia Chapple is a STEM Founder and Research Chemist. She is a Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Alumni.
Article:
https://fox2now.com/am-show/black-girls-do-stem-helps-kids-get-excited-
https://researchfeatures.com/intersectionality-equality-stem-interview-cynthia-chapple/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chapple/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CynthiaChapple/with_replies
157. Angel Livas is the Founder Of The Woman Behind The Business and Alive Podcast Network. She is also President of DC MEdia Connection.
Featured in YouTube, TedTalk, NBC( links are in linkedin under featured): https://www.linkedin.com/in/theeangelnicole/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theeangelnicole/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheeAngelNicole
158. Chelsea Pierre is the Network Security Engineer at Solutions LLC and Founder/ CEO of Blerds Leading Technology. She is a Auburn University Harbert College of Business and Troy University Alumni.
Featured in: https://mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=732282&view=issueViewer&pp=1
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseapierre/
159. Nina Archie is the CEO and Founder of Innovator-ConnectorTM LLC. She is the Chapter Lead DC METRO CHAPTER at Black Women Talk Tec, the Program Manager at Eccalon LLC and the Reviewer SBIR/STTR at National Science Foundation. She is a George Mason University Alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-archie-06375880/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tweetninaarchie?lang=en
160. Valerie Phoenix is the Venture Fellow at Cohort 3 and Engineering Manager at Alma. She is the Founder of Tech By Choice. She is a California State University Northridge.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriesworklife/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/DigitalBlkHippy/with_replies?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle
7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
161. TeLisa Daughtry is the Founder & CTO of FlyTechnista and
Speaker at Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Us Department of State. She is a mentor at Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center.
Featured:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/telisad_metaverse-technologists-web3-act
vity-6968635249106812928-y-Pd?utm_source=share&utm_medium=me
Award: https://www.telisad.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/telisad/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeLisaD
162. Renika Atkins is the Lead Revenue Cycle Principal Trainer at Optum. She is the Founder/ Executive Director, Black Girl Tech Investor, RISE and Atkins Powerhouse Consulting, LLC. As well as, Founder & Executive Director at Resources Inspiring Success and Empowering RISE. She is a The University of Texas at Arlington, Texas Woman’s University and Texas A&M University Alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renika/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fundwithrenika?lang=en
163. Enzo Ochoga is an Agile Coach, Mindset Speaker, Storyteller, for Transform My Universe. She is a Colorado Technical University Alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/enzo-ochoga/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/enzoochoga/?hl=en
164. Xolisa Mapatwana is the Product Owner at Backbase. She is a Wits Business School, Digital Marketing Institute, University of South Africa AAlumni.
Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/xolisa-mapatwana-20900049/?originalSubdo
165. Ni’cola Mitchell is the Founder of Girls Who Brunch Tour and the CFO of Obsessive Soul Media. She is also the President of NCM Publishing. Mitchell is a University of Phoenix Alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolacmitchell/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MsNicola
166. Temple Lester is a STEM prodigy. His high school is Chamblee High School. He has won Nickelodeon’s ‘Time Kid of the Year’ TV special that showcases extraordinary kids from around the county.
Article: https://www.jejunemagazine.com/home/templelester
Twitter: https://twitter.com/_purposeproject
167. Mark Shawa is the Founder and CIL of the Mark Shawa Group.he is also a Teacher, Thinker, Story-teller, and all things inspirational.
Website: https://markshawa.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrmarkshawa/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mark_afri_CAN
168. Rob Neil OBE is the Director at Krystal Alliance, as well as an Executive Sponsor at Creative Industries’ Alliance.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-neil-obe-5a33812/?originalSubdomain=uk
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/robye46?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eser
169. Dr. Jonas Gadson is President and CEO of Partners For Purposeful Living LLC. He is also a Motivational Speaker, Author, and Certified Communication Coach. He is an alumni of the Carolina Theological Bible Institute.
https://www.beaufortlifestyle.com/2021/05/28/dr-jonas-gadson-dtm/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jonas-gadson-dtm/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonasbonus2021/
170. Amanda Obidike is the TechWomen Fellow at the U.S. Department of State and General Manager at Sir. Emeka Okwuosa Foundation. She is also the Executive Director of STEMi Makers Africa and Inclusive Policy Lab Expert at UNESCO. She is an International Business Management Institute, The Open University and Santa Clara University Alumni.
Article:
https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/amanda-obidike-wins-40-under-40-
n-economic-development-award/ar-AA178dYa?c=698553467663473656
&mkt=en-us#:~:text=Amanda%20Obidike%20Wins%2040%20Under%2
0%20In%20Economic%20Development%20Award,-By%20Kayode%20Aj
boye&text=LAGOS%20%E2%80%93%20STEMi%20Makers%20of%20Afr
ca,in%20the%20economic%20development%20industry.
https://en.unesco.org/inclusivepolicylab/user/4941
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandachirpy/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandaobidikechirpy/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandachirpy/with_replies?lang=en
171. Cassandra Lewi is the Head of Product, Avatar Creation & Editing at Meta. She is a University of Maryland Alumni.
Speaker:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lewiscassandra_im-a-featured-speaker-at-
he-product-lead-activity-6776361649818357760-HTyc?utm_source=shar
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewiscassandra/
172. Melissa Mavlanova-August is the Global Head of Diversity Equity Inclusion at Collibra and Member / DEI Advisory Forum at CapitalG. She is also a speaker, yoga teacher, and ambassador at Teach First. She is Cornell University, King’s College London and King Edward VI College Alumni.
Video:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/melissamavlanovaaugust_building-a-social‘y-and-environmentally-sustainable-activity-6998985571616354305-fPC4utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamavlanovaaugust/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/here_is_mma/with_replies?lang=en
173. Terrence L. McWilliams is the Host and CEO of Material Podcast.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrence-l-mcwilliams-42123386/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TLM_CEOMaterial/with_replies
174. Adeola Gbakinro is the Global Youth Ambassador for Education at Theirworld and Founder of Uplift The Next Generation. She is a University of Oxford and University of Wolverhampton Alumni.
Article: https://theblackwomenintech.com/projects/adeola-gbankinro/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adeolag/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/uplifttng?lang=en
175. Kianjai Huggan is a Makerspace Associate at the Education Innovation Studio at Harvard University. She is also the VP of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Harvard EdTech Association, as well as, Entrepreneur In Residence at Harvard Innovation Labs. She is a Harvard University and University of Connecticut Alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kianjai/
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/kianjai_
176. Zarinah Hameen is the CEO of Internet Marketing Footprints.
Featured:
https://www.getfundid.com/learn/zarinah-hameen-ceo-internet-marketing-fotprints
https://www.sheangelinvestors.com/internet-marketing-footprints-access-ganted-zarinah-hameen/
https://www.matchmaker.fm/podcast-guest/zarinah-hameen-c289e8
177. Mimi Okojie is the Associate Director of Digital Engagement at Spurs Sports & Entertainment. She is an alumni of California State University, Northridge.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mimiokojie/
178. Ryck Jane is an Artist, Musician, Producer, and Songwriter.
Website: https://www.ryckjane.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryckjane/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/ryckjane?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
179. Kimberly George is the Commander of United States Navy. She has received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (3 awards), Navy Achievement Medal (2 awards), and other unit awards.
https://wonderwomentech.com/speaker/cdr-kimberly-george/
180. Nichole Lynel is a Fashion Designer and CEO at Nichole Lynel Brands.
Website: https://shopnicholelynel.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NicholeLynel
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholelynel/
181. Sheree T. Williams is the Head of Enlisted Distribution Support, Command Navy Personnel Command of the United States Navy.
She is a Florida A&M University, Touro University International, and Naval War College Alumni.
Article:
https://www.defenseculture.mil/Portals/90/Documents/AboutDEOMI/BIO-
illiams-Sheree-20211019.pdf?ver=jGRbkJ7FLvwE0p8hcq_x7Q%3D%3D
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nnoa_national-officer-recruiter-cdr-sher%
3%A9e-t-activity-6673796123557294080-HWDr?utm_source=share&utm
182. Meredith Curry is an Executive Director at Northern California College Promise Coalition. She is also the Owner and Principal Consultant at Advanced Consulting, LLC. She is a University of California Los Angeles and California State University of Long Beach Alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithdcurry/
183. Breauna Marie Spencer is a Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion within the Computer Science Department. She is a University of California Irvine Alumni.
Article: https://profiles.stanford.edu/breauna-spencer
Mentioned: https://twitter.com/ucisocsci/status/899727629997162497
184. Clorama Dorvilias is the Product Manager at Oculus VR and Meta Reality Labs. She is a University of the Arts London, Santa Clara University and American University Alumni.
Featured https://www.linkedin.com/in/clorama/details/featured/
https://techcrunch.com/video/augmenting-the-office-with-derek-belch-strivr
Clorama-dorvilias-debiasvr-and-morgan-mercer-vantage-point-tc-sessions
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clorama/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CreativeClo?lang=en
185. Issac Harvey is the CoFounder / Video Editor of Seated Perspectives. He is a Pond5 Artist and President of the Wheels and Wheelchairs.
Featured
:https://www.linkedin.com/posts/isaacharvey-videoeditor_orderofthebritish
mpire-obe-disability-activity-7014875959791079424-w75q?utm_source=s
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaacharvey-videoeditor/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/imisaacharvey?lang=en
186. Future Cain is the Founder and CEO of Future of SEL. She is also the Chief Empathy Officer CEO at Cain Family Incorporated. She is a Concordia University of Wisconsin Alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/futurecain/
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Future_cain
187. Dr. Sandra Upton is the Founder and Chief DEI Strategist of Upton Consulting Group. She is a Regent University, Western Michigan University, and Michigan State University Alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsandraupton/
188. Collette Eccleston is the Senior Vice President at Material. She is a Columbia University and University of California Santa Barbara Alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colletteeccleston/
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/cpeccleston
189. Evan Moss is an Engineering Project Manager at Apple. He is a Carnegie Mellon University Alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ewmoss/
190. Howard Jean is an IT Advisory Board Member for DC Workforce Investment Council and a Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of Black Meta Agency. He is a MWBE DEI Compliance Manager/Senior Business Analyst for The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. He is a Troy University and Claflin University Alumni.
Featured in:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/howardrjean_watch-party-usbc-policy-bre
kfast-the-activity-6987047381598883840–9NJS?utm_source=share&utm
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardrjean/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/howardrjean?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5
191. Sheila Collins is a Senior Advisor for AARP Innovation Labs. She is a University of Michigan, Long Island University and Universidad de Guadalajara Alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheiladcollins/
192. Felicia Davis is the President & CEO for Chicago Foundation for Women. She is a Illinois Institute of Technology and Kendall College Alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felicia-davis-406a191/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SouthSideGrl312/with_replies?lang=en
193. Cheryl Adams is the Senior Program Manager for UX Design at Microsoft and Founder of The Basics Central Inc. She is a University of the Phoenix Alumni.
Podcast Collab:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindfultech/id1537139651
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-adams-cloudarchitect/
194. Monet Quarles is the VoxBox Advisor and Chief Executive Officer at Duchess Consulting. She is a Colorado State University Global and Purdue University Global Alumni.
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/monetquarles/?trk=public_post_share-update
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CryptoDuchess_
195. Natasha Rapsatt is an experienced designer, XR strategist, advisor, and the Founder and CEO of NAR Creative LLC.
Article:
https://www.womentech.net/speaker/Natasha/Rabsatt/71665#:~:text=Nat
sha%20Rabsatt%20is%20an%20experience,to%20enhance%20inclusio
196. Mariah Howard is the Head of Marketing Business Development Head of Baddies in Tech and Founding Member of Developer DAO. She is an Ohio State University Alumni.
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/muvaofmarketing/?trk=people-guest_people_
Twitter: https://twitter.com/muvaofmarketing
197. Jeff Harry is a Keynote Speaker, Consultant and Positive Psychology Coach for Rediscover Your Play. He is a Tufts University, University of Melbourne and Harvard University Alumni.
Featured in:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jeffharryplays_speaker-motivationalspeake
-speaking-activity-6902063914914336769-tAhX?utm_source=share&utm
Article:
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/millennials-kidulting_l_63752a91e4b0801
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffharryplays/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffHarryPlays
198. Netta Jenkins is the Vice President and Global Inclusion at Unqork. She is also the Global Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Holistic Inclusion Consulting.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nettajenkins/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NettaJenkins
199. Angela V Harris is a Leadership Coach, an Author at New Degree Press, as well as a Contributing Author at Drexel University. She is an alumni of both Drexel University and La Salle University.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelavharris/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/angelavharris
200. Adrian Swish is the CEO of Swish Management LLC, the Founder and CEO of Digital Currensy, as well as the Chief Executive Officer at Mirror Image Network. He is a Colorado State University alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianswish/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IAmAdrianSwish
201. Pearl Ubaru is theTechnical Product Marketing Engineer at Databricks. She is also the CEO and Founder of SISTEM Tutoring Agency, as well as an alumni of both Baylor University and the University of North Texas.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pearl-ubaru/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/pearltheceo?lang=ar-x-fm
202. Ambriel Pouncy is the Global Senior Director of People and Culture at Intertrust. She is also an alumni of Spelman College and University of the Arts London. She recently spoke at the Future Offices Summer Conference.
Future Offices:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ambrielpouncy_futureofficessummer-psyc
ologicalsafety-rto-activity-6963672433593659392–3YtG?utm_source=sha
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambrielpouncy/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ambrielpouncy
203. Carnellia Ajasin is the CEO and Founder of Mind Katalyst. She is also a Drexel University alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cajasin/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/CarnelliaAjasin?lang=en
204. Amber Brown is the SVP/Head of Product for Crater and also a Product Leader at Stealth Mode Startup. She is an alumni of both UCLA Anderson School of Management and Kennesaw State University.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberbrown12/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmberAlBrown
205. Trina L. Martin is the CEO and Founder of Trina L. Martin International. She is also the Podcast Host of Trina Talk, and a Cyber Intelligence Analyst for FBI Cyber Task Force. She is an alumni of both Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University and Western International University.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trina-l-martin/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrinaLMartin
206. Chanel Power is the Founder & CEO of Mentor Me Collective. She is also a Software Engineer at Apple, and the NYC Chapter President for The Blacks in Technology Foundation. She is a University of Maryland Baltimore County alumni, and has been featured on hireblacknow.com.
Feature: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hireblack_wcw-hireblack-generateblackwe
lthnow-activity-6805880981560561664–0Yyf?utm_source=share&utm_me
ium=member_desktopLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/powerc1/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/itschanelllll
207. Yamilee Toussaint Beach is the Founder and CEO of STEM From Dance. She is a Massachusetts Institute of Technology alumni and has been recognized with the Education Innovation Abie Award.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yamilee-toussaint-beach/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/yamileebeachref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
208. Kara Branch is an Author, the Founder and CEO of Black Girls Do Engineer, as well as a Developer Content and Training Manager for the Intel Corporation. She is an alumni of Prairie View A&M University.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kara-branch/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlsdoengineer/
209. Na’kaila Sandidge is the Sr. Security Specialist at The Walt Disney Company. She is an alumni of both Mississippi Valley State University and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nakaila-sandidge/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iam_nakaila/?hl=en
210. Abraham J Williamson is a Startup Lawyer at Go With Canvas and the Host of Diverse Tech Founders Podcast. He is an alumni of Howard University, University of Cambridge, and Harvard Law School.
Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7025817619190439936/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamjwilliamson/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/abrahamjwillia1?lang=en
211. Jasmine Berry is an Intake Health and Neuro-AI Research Fellow at USC. She is also an alumni of Norfolk State University and University of Southern California.
Awards: http://www-scf.usc.edu/~jasminab/#work
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmineberry/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJasBerry
212. Caroline Hubbard is the Senior Project Manager for Flex Financial Services and a Harvard Graduate Alumni.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-b-hubbard-62798789/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/carol_hubb
