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15+ Years
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I blend thought and heart with creativity + technology to build purposeful, beautiful, and accessible products & solutions for businesses and society.
500+
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54th Annual Frank Church Symposium
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I am an Award-Winning Social Entrepreneur, Technologist, S.T.E.M. / SDGs Advocate, Author, and Gender Equality Champion
I Roundhouse-Kick Glass Ceilings
I build technology solutions, provide technical education, leadership and career development, and advocacy—to engage, empower, and support women.
2024 Women in Innovation (Advisory Council)
2024 UN Women: Commission on the Status of Women (Delegate)
2023 Women Techmakers (Ambassador)
2022 We Empower: SDG's Challenge (Northeast, Finalist)
2021 Globant.Women: Tech Entrepreneur (Honoree)
2021 UN Women UK: Commission on the Status of Women (Delegate)
2020 California Legislature Assembly, Women in S.T.E.A.M. (Honoree)
2020 Women's Empowerment Principles (Honoree)
2020 NASDAQ Mentor Makers (Mentor)
2016 United State of Women, Changemaker (Honoree)
I Educate, Advocate, and Elevate
As an author, educator, international speaker, and speaker at the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Education & Cultural Affairs, and the United Nations, I amplify important and relevant topics.
Past topics have included:
✦ Empowering Women in the Workplace
✦ Emerging Technology & Society
✦ Engineering, Design, Products
✦ Equity & Inclusion
✦ Mindfulness & Wellbeing
✦ Securing Funding and accessing Capital
✦ Startups & Entrepreneurship
✦ Engaging Youth in S.T.E.A.M.
✦ Navigating Tech Careers
✦ Future of Work
Just a FlyTechnista, named TeLisa!
TeLisa Daughtry is an Award-Winning Serial Social Entrepreneur, Conscious Technologist, Author, and an International Speaker; recognized for her achievements and contributions in the technology sector and startup ecosystem. She has been awarded and recognized globally by numerous government agencies, institutions, community organizations, and media publications for her work, achievements, and advocacy in gender equality, technology + innovation, entrepreneurship, S.T.E.A.M. education, and diversity in technology.
Equity is my Love Language
I am passionate about creating an equitable future, experienced in fostering inclusive work spaces and diverse teams, crafting accessible digital products for society; and advancing the participation of underrepresented communities in S.T.E.A.M. and entrepreneurship.
2023 BEYA STEM: Champions of the Metaverse Award
2020 COLOR Magazine: All-Inclusive Leadership Award
2020 Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity & B.L.I.S.T.S. (Women in Tech, Honoree)
2017 Ariane de Rothschild (Fellow)
2017 ACT4 Award: Diversity in Tech
2017 Code/Interactive: Diversity in Tech Awards (Finalist)
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