WHAT I CAN BE! SERIES
PRESENTING TECH LEADERS
Hear local tech and STEM professionals discuss and take questions about their educational and workforce pathways to success during the March 13th event.
IT Company CEO
Christopher Reade
Founder & CEO, LookFar & Carrollton Enterprise Services
Founder & CEO, LookFar & Carrollton Enterprise Services
Senior IT Program Manager
Anastasia Aubrey
Sr. Program Manager, DXC Technology (New Orleans, LA)
"I facilitate and run scrum ceremonies as well as lead design thinking workshops. My goal is to share information on untraditional ways of entering tech and being able to successfully survive the imposter syndrome."
Sr. Program Manager, DXC Technology (New Orleans, LA)
"I facilitate and run scrum ceremonies as well as lead design thinking workshops. My goal is to share information on untraditional ways of entering tech and being able to successfully survive the imposter syndrome."
Energy Efficiency Workforce Consultant
Kevin Fitzwilliam
Training & Workforce Development Specialist, Energy Smart (New Orleans, LA)
"I have a background in energy-efficiency consulting, having sold LED lighting to commercial businesses, as well as residential solar-energy sales. Now work in more of an administrative role with Energy Smart where I have a good gauge on what types of jobs there are in commercial energy efficiency and how to communicate about energy reduction."
Training & Workforce Development Specialist, Energy Smart (New Orleans, LA)
"I have a background in energy-efficiency consulting, having sold LED lighting to commercial businesses, as well as residential solar-energy sales. Now work in more of an administrative role with Energy Smart where I have a good gauge on what types of jobs there are in commercial energy efficiency and how to communicate about energy reduction."
IT Career Advocate
Sabrina Short
Founder & CEO NOLAvate Black (New Orleans, LA)
"I would like to share with you job opportunities in tech and ways you can overcome barriers within the industry."
Founder & CEO NOLAvate Black (New Orleans, LA)
"I would like to share with you job opportunities in tech and ways you can overcome barriers within the industry."
NOLA PATHMAKER
Cedric Dent, Jr.
Author & Grad Student at LSU
"Everyone has a story. I would like to share my story on what motivated me to write a book, how to overcome hard times, and share tips on what it takes to be successful."
Author & Grad Student at LSU
"Everyone has a story. I would like to share my story on what motivated me to write a book, how to overcome hard times, and share tips on what it takes to be successful."
Cybersecurity Engineer
Scottie O. Jackson
Lieutenant Colonel (retired), U.S. Army & Cyber Engineer, Perspecta - NASA Program (Stennis Space Center, MS)
"I recently retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army with a background as an IT/Cyber Officer. I have worked in diverse IT environments, from tactical satellites to strategic cybersecurity operations. I primarily worked in management as an officer with a focus on lT certifications and learning and applying different technology tools to meet user requirements. I am looking forward to sharing what I know and my experiences with you."
Lieutenant Colonel (retired), U.S. Army & Cyber Engineer, Perspecta - NASA Program (Stennis Space Center, MS)
"I recently retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army with a background as an IT/Cyber Officer. I have worked in diverse IT environments, from tactical satellites to strategic cybersecurity operations. I primarily worked in management as an officer with a focus on lT certifications and learning and applying different technology tools to meet user requirements. I am looking forward to sharing what I know and my experiences with you."
Digital Marketing
Michelle D. Jackson
Michelle is the owner of PR Solutions LLC, a strategic marketing and public relations firm and the executive director of i.Invest National Youth Business Competition. She is also the founder of TECHCharge. She works with clients on building digital marketing strategies.
"I love technology but I'm not a technologist. I work with youth entrepreneurs on new innovations and I use digital media techniques daily to execute my duties as a business owner and digital marketing expert. I look forward to sharing what I know with you!"
Michelle is the owner of PR Solutions LLC, a strategic marketing and public relations firm and the executive director of i.Invest National Youth Business Competition. She is also the founder of TECHCharge. She works with clients on building digital marketing strategies.
"I love technology but I'm not a technologist. I work with youth entrepreneurs on new innovations and I use digital media techniques daily to execute my duties as a business owner and digital marketing expert. I look forward to sharing what I know with you!"
Army IT Specialist & Recruiter
Staff Sergeant Donavin Carey, U.S. Army
"I can provide information about what I do in the Army on the IT side. I love helping others with computer issues and computer account access. I would like to explain how similar our jobs are in the Army versus in the civilian world and how I can help other people get into the Army."
"I can provide information about what I do in the Army on the IT side. I love helping others with computer issues and computer account access. I would like to explain how similar our jobs are in the Army versus in the civilian world and how I can help other people get into the Army."
Cyber & IT Business Owner
Theresa Jones
Theresa is the CSA of Evalv IQ & Next Tech Solutions. She is the owner of two tech businesses - one cyber and one IT. Theresa is responsible for customer service, sales, and help desk.
"I am a computer nerd with a passion for working with young people who are trying to figure out what's next. I approach business in a unique way due to my minimal education background proving that anyone can be a technology business owner if they really want to!"
Theresa is the CSA of Evalv IQ & Next Tech Solutions. She is the owner of two tech businesses - one cyber and one IT. Theresa is responsible for customer service, sales, and help desk.
"I am a computer nerd with a passion for working with young people who are trying to figure out what's next. I approach business in a unique way due to my minimal education background proving that anyone can be a technology business owner if they really want to!"
IT Project Manager & Tech Advocate
Jayed Stokes, Agile Scrum Master & Project Manager, DXC Technology
Jayed Stokes is a lifelong resident of New Orleans, she has deep passion for the city and its people. She’s a fearless advocate for more ownership, diversity and inclusion within the tech industry. She believes New Orleans is poised to truly compete with the best of its regional counterparts. She is committed to this cause and believes that technology is for everyone; to own, to create, to teach.
Jayed Stokes is a lifelong resident of New Orleans, she has deep passion for the city and its people. She’s a fearless advocate for more ownership, diversity and inclusion within the tech industry. She believes New Orleans is poised to truly compete with the best of its regional counterparts. She is committed to this cause and believes that technology is for everyone; to own, to create, to teach.
Digital Media
Malik Mingo, TV Host, WWL-TV
"No matter the profession, everyone needs to know tech. I use tech everyday as I do the show from home. I also use it everyday when it comes to interacting with viewers on social media and creating content."
"No matter the profession, everyone needs to know tech. I use tech everyday as I do the show from home. I also use it everyday when it comes to interacting with viewers on social media and creating content."
Medical/HealthIT
Rachel M. Turner
Rachel is a third-year MD candidate at Tulane School of Medicine from Houston, TX and the VP of Social Media and Scholarship Development for The 15 White Coats. She received her BA in Medicine, Health, & Society and MA in the Social Foundations of Health from Vanderbilt University, where she was a 4-year athlete on the Vanderbilt Dance Team.
Rachel is a third-year MD candidate at Tulane School of Medicine from Houston, TX and the VP of Social Media and Scholarship Development for The 15 White Coats. She received her BA in Medicine, Health, & Society and MA in the Social Foundations of Health from Vanderbilt University, where she was a 4-year athlete on the Vanderbilt Dance Team.
Medical/HealthIT
Dr. Russell J. Ledet
Dr. Ledet holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Oncology and Tumor Immunology. He is the President of The 15 White Coats.
Dr. Ledet holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Oncology and Tumor Immunology. He is the President of The 15 White Coats.
NOLA PATHMAKER
Brian Washington, Jr.
Brian is currently a senior at the University of New Orleans. He is majoring in biology and minoring in chemistry on a pre-med track.
Brian is currently a senior at the University of New Orleans. He is majoring in biology and minoring in chemistry on a pre-med track.
Senior Software Engineer, J.B. Hunt
Eddie Smith, Jr.
Eddie Smith, Jr. is a Senior Software Engineer at J.B. Hunt. He also owns & operates New Wave MediaTech, a small software development and tech consulting firm. As a New Orleans native, he is passionate about providing pathways into tech careers for those in underserved communities.
Eddie Smith, Jr. is a Senior Software Engineer at J.B. Hunt. He also owns & operates New Wave MediaTech, a small software development and tech consulting firm. As a New Orleans native, he is passionate about providing pathways into tech careers for those in underserved communities.
Medical/Health IT
Miss Mashli Fleurestil, M.S.
Mashli Fleurestil is a Haitian American second-year medical student originally from South Florida. Prior to matriculation at Tulane University School of Medicine, she completed her Bachelor of Science degree in biology at the University of Florida in 2017 and her Master of Science degree in pharmacology at Tulane Med in 2018. Mashli is interested in either cardiology or hematology/oncology as a medical specialty. Mashli is the Youth Outreach and Mentorship Manager for The 15 White Coats.
"I want the audience to know that the tech world is far reaching into medicine. With telemedicine on the rise and electronic medical records having replaced paper records, as well as the countless devices we use to treat a number of medical conditions, the inseparability of medicine and technology is here and the opportunities are endless."
Mashli Fleurestil is a Haitian American second-year medical student originally from South Florida. Prior to matriculation at Tulane University School of Medicine, she completed her Bachelor of Science degree in biology at the University of Florida in 2017 and her Master of Science degree in pharmacology at Tulane Med in 2018. Mashli is interested in either cardiology or hematology/oncology as a medical specialty. Mashli is the Youth Outreach and Mentorship Manager for The 15 White Coats.
"I want the audience to know that the tech world is far reaching into medicine. With telemedicine on the rise and electronic medical records having replaced paper records, as well as the countless devices we use to treat a number of medical conditions, the inseparability of medicine and technology is here and the opportunities are endless."
Gaming League CEO
Kimmie Thomas, President/CEO, IGL Foundation, Independent Gaming League & GameHedz
"There's a magical integration when tech meets esports and a gamer learns that what he or she loves is an opportunity for growth! We love to provide pathways of opportunity to build the gaming community so that what was once a hobby becomes legacy building!"
"There's a magical integration when tech meets esports and a gamer learns that what he or she loves is an opportunity for growth! We love to provide pathways of opportunity to build the gaming community so that what was once a hobby becomes legacy building!"
Medical/Health IT/Advocacy
Sydney Camille Labat
Sydney is a third-year medical student at Tulane University. From being the current VP of the astounding organization, The 15 White Coats, to conducting research regarding admissions of minority medical school applicants, Sydney displays her passion for advocacy in everything she does.
Sydney is a third-year medical student at Tulane University. From being the current VP of the astounding organization, The 15 White Coats, to conducting research regarding admissions of minority medical school applicants, Sydney displays her passion for advocacy in everything she does.
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