TeLisa Daughtry
Award-winning gender equality champion
TeLisa Daughtry is an Award-Winning Serial Social Entrepreneur, Conscious Technologist, SDG's (Sustainable Development Goals) and STEM Advocate, Gender Equality Champion, and Author recognized for her impactful contributions to the technology sector and startup ecosystem.
As a 5x published author, and a distinguished speaker at prestigious institutions including the United Nations, renowned events and conferences such as the World Economic Forum, UN General Assembly and Commission on the Status of Women, SXSW Edu, Grace Hopper Celebration, media publications; and previously as an international speaker at the US Department of State Bureau of Education & Cultural Affairs; TeLisa is experienced in engaging audiences through dynamic and high-impact keynotes, panel discussions, immersive learning experiences, and insightful media commentary. Whether addressing technology and innovation trends, heartful leadership, entrepreneurial topics, or equity in tech and the workplace; she blends industry insight, real-world experience, practical and actionable strategies with heart + humor to inspire, challenge, and activate.
Her work has been recognized and awarded by numerous government agencies, institutions, community organizations, and media publications such as:
- UN Women, 69th Commission on the Status of Women (Delegate) 2025
- Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University: SDGs Positive Change Ambassador, 2024
- Champions of the Metaverse Award (Honoree) 2023
- WE Empower SDGs Challenge (Finalist) 2022
- Globant.Women: Tech Entrepreneur (Honoree) 2020
- UN Women UK, 65th Commission on the Status of Women (Delegate) 2020
- UN Women: Women's Empowerment Principles (Honoree) 2020
- Syracuse U: Black, Latinx Information Science Technology Support: Women in Tech (Honoree) 2020
- COLOR Magazine - All Inclusive Leadership Award (Honoree) 2020
- California State Legislature, S.T.E.A.M. Advocate (Honoree) 2020
- Behind Her Vision: 50 Influential Women Entrepreneurs NYC (book) 2019
- Nasdaq Mentor Makers (Mentor) 2019
- Ariane de Rothschild (Fellow) 2017
- United State of Women (Changemaker) 2016
- ACT4 Award: Diversity in Tech (Honoree)
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