As a lifelong learner, technologist, and multi-disciplined creative; TeLisa has received education and training in:

• Cloud Computing and Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning, Google

• Data Analytics, Data is Good

• Artificial Intelligence for Business, Udacity

• User Experience & Product Design, General Assembly

• International Marketing, Boston University

• Human Computer Interaction, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

• B.S. in Interactive Media Design, The New England Institute of Art

• Visual & Applied Arts, Boston Arts Academy

• Emerging Technologies (Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain Development, Robotic Process Automation, and Augmented and Virtual Reality), PwC Digital Accelerator 

As an entrepreneur and investor, she has completed entrepreneurial studies and training from: 

• BabsonX

• Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

• Bank of America + eCornell: Women’s Entrepreneurship Program

• UC Berkeley Law/National Venture Capital Association

• Y-Combinator Startup School

• Founder Institute accelerator program

• Made In NY Media Center by IFP: Creative»Founder Lab program

As the Founder & CTO of FlyTechnista, mobile app; Founder of STEEAMnista, a non-profit that seeks to increase the visibility, participation, and leadership of women & girls in S.T.E.A.M.; and a Founding Partner & Impact Investor at FemX Ventures, a private fund and launchpad for female founders; TeLisa has created products, executed initiatives, and shaped policies to empower women, youth, and underrepresented groups to participate in technology and entrepreneurship; in support of the United Nations, Sustainable Development Goals; WeEmpower, UN Women, Women's Empowerment Principles; and Computer Science for All; which have successfully engaged thousands of women and girls globally. 

TeLisa has been awarded and recognized by numerous government agencies, institutions, community organizations, and media publications for her work, achievements, and advocacy in STEAM education, technology, women's empowerment and diversity.

As an award-winning diversity, equity, inclusion expert & coach; and previously Founder of DEI Dojo, a Diversity Equity and Inclusion consultancy; she brings passion and proven experience in building diverse teams, creating inclusive and equitable environments; and has developed DEI strategies for more than 200+ enterprises; helping to reduce turnover, ensure pay equity, advance women in leadership, and create equitable outcomes.  Additionally, she has completed education, studies, and training in Cross-Cultural Leadership and Innovative Entrepreneurship with focuses on bridging the gap between Islamic, Jewish, and African-American communities, as an Ariane de Rothschild Fellow. 

As a keynote speaker and speaker at the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Education & Cultural Affairs and United Nations; TeLisa uses her voice and visibility to educate, advocate, and elevate important and relevant topics on international platforms. She has been listed as “1,000 Women in Tech and Science Speakers” by MIC; and named “Top 50 Visionary Women in Tech to Watch in 2017” by Innov8tiv Magazine, and was named “50 Most Influential Women Entrepreneurs in New York City” by My Boss Tribe.

She is the author of "A FlyTechnista's Guide to Getting Started in Web3 A to Z", "Learn, Lead, Launch: A FlyTechnista's Guide to Tech FLY & Hustle FLY", a co-author of "A Collective Breath:  Stories of Being Black in America and Visions of Change", and a co-author of “Own the Microphone: How 50 of the World's Best Professional Speakers Launched Their Careers (And How You Can, Too!)”, and a featured story in Behind Her Vision: Women of New York City.

She has frequently spoken at The White House; United Nations; G7 Summits; conferences such as Grace Hopper Celebration, SXSW Edu, Google Women Techmakers; corporate events such as American Heart Association: STEM Goes Red; as well as institutions such as Harvard University, Wellesley College, and Babson; and has been featured on television, radio, and in publications such as Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Create & Cultivate, Fox News, Black Enterprise, Cheddar TV, CNN, CBS Radio, Salon, Good Day New York, WeRule, Bustle, BOLD, SWAAY, and more.