About me
As the Founder and Principal of Shiso, I apply an intersectional equity lens to business development, tech, and policy challenges. I create systems and frameworks to elevate and restore equity in our institutions. My approach is data-driven, creative, and holistic; shaped by my expertise in environmental justice, policy, and tech. My inspiration comes from the arts, spirituality, and service. I believe in the triple bottom line - people, planet, profit - and invest in and advise women of color founders. I am available for speaking engagements, advising, consulting, communications review, equity assessments, workshop facilitation, and creative collaborations.
#32 on The Root 100
Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneur
TEDx Speaker
CAFE 100 Change Fellow
Washingtonian Magazine Tech Titan
United State of Women Changemaker Nominee
Truman Scholar
Selected experience
My expertise covers a range of subject matter including intersectional equity, tech policy, small business, women’s entrepreneurship, community building, leadership, social impact, and personal development. As the founder of Shiso, I provide strategic advice to startups, small businesses, and organizations. I give speeches, conduct workshops, and serve on panels across the country. I have spoken at TEDxBethesda, Harvard, Stanford University, Princeton University, the White House, and the Embassy of Canada. My work has been featured in Forbes, AdWeek, and The Huffington Post. I am also an investor and advisor to startups, small businesses, and nonprofits across the country.
Pinterest
Public Policy and Social Impact Manager
D.C. Office Founder
2019 to 2020
BEACON: The DC Women Founders Initiative
Cofounder
2016 to 2019
Google
Patent Policy
Legal Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Initiatives
2013 to 2019
The White House
Assistant to the Natural Resources Policy Director,
Office of Management and Budget
2012
Education
Seattle University
B.A. Environmental Studies
magna cum laude
Princeton University
PPIA Fellow
Oxford University
M.Sc. Environmental Policy
Weidenfeld Scholar
Recognition
The Root 100 (2021)
Seattle University Outstanding Recent Alumni (2020)
Bold Prize Winner (2020)
TEDxBethesda: Visionary (2019)
DCA Live The NEW Power Women of DC Tech (2018)
Stanford University SENSA Very Impactful Person (2018)
CAFE 100 Change Fellow (2018)
APAWLI Fellow (2018)
Forbes Magazine 30 Under 30 - Social Entrepreneurs (2017)
Washington Life Magazine Tech 25 (2017)
Techweek 100 Washington DC (2017)
DCA Live The NEW Power Women of DC Tech (2017)
Washingtonian Magazine Tech Titan (2017)
The White House and United State of Women Changemaker Nominee (2016)
Weidenfeld Scholar (2012)
Truman Albright Fellow (2010)
Truman Scholar (2009)
Udall Scholar (2009)
Gilman Scholar (2009)
Contact
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