Hi, my name is

TeLisa!
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15+ Years

of experience

I blend thought and heart with creativity + technology to build purposeful, beautiful, and accessible products & solutions for businesses and society. 

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500+

Events

✓  Keynote Speaker

✓  Media Commentator

✓  Instructor

✓  Host

✓  Moderator

✓  Panelist

150+ Happy Clients animation of companies TeLisa has worked with

Featured

Events

Nov. 21, 2024
Brooklyn Tech Week: Women's Leadership Forum

Nov. 21, 2024
DevFest NYC: Responsible AI for the Future of Tech

Behind Her Vision: Women of New York (book) 5 star ranking, shop now button for Amazon
Just a FlyTechnista named TeLisa coding since 1998

 

 

 I am an Award-Winning Social Entrepreneur, Technologist, S.T.E.M. / DEI+B / 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:

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Empowering Women in the Workplace

Emerging Technology & Society

Engineering, Design, Products

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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