Deena Pierott is an Idea Generator and Social Impact Entrepreneur - Founder of the award-winning and nationally recognized STEM+Arts program for youth of color called iUrban Teen and most recently co-founded and launched Black Women in STEM 2.0. Sought-after diversity strategist and international keynote speaker. I've served on several boards and commissions including a Gubernatorial appointment to the Commission on African American Affairs in the State of Washington.
Honored to be acknowledged by President Barack Obama as a White House Champion of Change for Technology Inclusion and by Ebony Magazine on their Power 100 List.
Experience in designing diversity and equity programs including Employee Resource Groups for various organizations
Featured in the following publications:
Forbes, Inc., Government Technology, Essence Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, Black Enterprise, Ebony Magazine, Deliver magazine, Portland Business Journal, Geekwire, Colors of Influence, Neurology Now, the Chicago Tribune and on NPR.
“I want the Ruckus Maker to remember to keep on being that Ruckus Maker. Change doesn't happen by being complicit. Continue having your voice heard when you see change is needed. How do you build up a team of champions around you to create that change? Don't stay average.”
-Deena Pierott
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