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Speaking

“Clear, engaging delivery.

Countless gems of wisdom and insight.”

Leigh-Ann’s body of work explores how equity intersects with tech, innovation and social investment to transform organizations and communities

She incorporates applied learnings developed from over 15 years in DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) and venture building into interactive keynotes, panel moderation and facilitated working sessions.

In doing so, Leigh-Ann leaves participants armed with accessible insights, easy-to-implement learning models and practical tools. 

She collaborates closely with event curators to customize her content and delivery style to meet the needs of the engagement and audience.

Please use the inquiry form below to connect with us for a planning consultation with Leigh-Ann’s engagement team. 

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Engagements

  • Knight Foundation

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  • View Leigh-Ann’s official bio and approved images here.

  • • Raised over $5.5 million in equity free capital to fund a diverse social impact portfolio

    • Co-developed Tech Equity Miami which syndicated over $55 million in philanthropic capital for digital equity initiatives, including a $10 million commitment from J.P. Morgan Chase.

    • Developed the Access Method™ which has helped Nyah Project unlock over $20 million in scholarships for underrepresented youth, including 100% of fellowship track students who attend college and over 90% win scholarships.

    • Launched aīre ventures, a social impact venture studio, which nurtured its core portfolio to double digit year-over-year growth and served over 55,000 innovators and established 1000+ national and global tech and entrepreneurial support partnerships within a 5 year period.

    • Directed and produced Hustle to Scale, a short form documentary which aired on PBS and chronicles black entrepreneurial experiences in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood

  • Leigh-Ann’s most requested leadership labs and interactive keynote topic include:

    • What Type of Innovator Are You? How To Unlock Innovation Potential In Individuals, Teams and Organizations

    • The Equity Quotient: How To Disrupt DEI By Developing Equitable Leaders

    • The Tech Equity Playbook: How To Design Strategies To Accelerate Social Investment

  • Stay up to date with Leigh-Ann’s speaking engagements and media contributions here