Our Team
Board of Directors
Yemi Akisanya
Vice President of Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and People Experience at Axon
Larry Wilson
Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Arrow Investment Analytics
Angela Nurse
Vice President, Management Supervisor at the BGB Group
Kanayo Oweazim
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program Manager at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Alexis Rathborne
Managing Director of Investments at TRIDENT
Patricia Mota
President & CEO, Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
Modupe R. Congleton
Global Thought Leader in Culture Transformation and Inclusive Leadership
Vice President of Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and People Experience at Axon
Yemi Akisanya
Yemi Akisanya is the Vice President of Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and People Experience at Axon
My +16 year career in Business Strategy, Technology & Finance has always paralleled my passion for People + Culture. As a People Leader, my work and lived experience have greatly informed my practice, ensuring that humanity remains at the forefront of my initiatives and programs. By creating a space that empowers and accepts all, we are much better suited to manifest the true prosperity of our institutions, communities, and world.
I am a global strategist, expert communicator and aspiring educator who craves optimal results. For the last half decade, I have held seats on advisory boards of local and global for-profit and non-profit firms. Alongside other influences, this involvement inspired my decision to actively pursue my mantra, “People First”. In my current role as Vice President of Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and People Experience; I’m responsible for building a Diversity and Inclusion office at the Clearinghouse. This includes strategy and policy creation of short and long-term Diversity & Inclusion plan. Our mission is to teach, inspire, and engage a diverse workforce and to create and sustain a positive corporate culture.
I have found that my results in strategic advisory, data analytics, research, design, and product development have drastically improved when objectives are tied to social impact and when all people feel valued and have the opportunity to be included. We have demonstrated a commitment to effective initiatives, through attracting the support of change agents with passionate and transparent approach to change.
Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Arrow Investment Analytics
Larry Wilson
Larry Wilson
Larry is the co-founder and managing partner for Arrow Investment Analytics which is an investment analytics company specializing in Structured Products and other defined outcome investments. Prior to co-founding Arrow IA, Larry spent over 20 years at J.P. Morgan (16) and Morgan Stanley (6), managing the Structured Product teams at the respective Wallstreet titans, first as a senior salesperson, and eventually as the team’s senior manager. Under Larry’s leadership, both firms rose to the top of the Structured Products market and are now widely recognized as tier 1 platforms in North America during his tenure. Larry has a Bachelor of Science from Oakwood University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago–Booth. Larry is the proud father of three beautiful ladies, Olivia (16), Elisabeth (12) and Lorena (8).
Vice President, Management Supervisor at the BGB Group
Angela Nurse
Angela Nurse
Angela currently serves as Vice President, Management Supervisor at the BGB Group. In her 15+ years of experience in Medical communications and marketing, she’s partnered with mid-to large sized biotech companies based Globally and within the US to help guide strategic planning for impactful scientific communication and product commercialization.
In this capacity, she is accountable for leading teams to ensure project and overall strategic goals are carried forward and executed with financial efficiency. Her focus is also cultivating positive and longstanding brand relationships and participating in new business pitches. She looks forward to applying her skills to help facilitate success for DID’s strategic vision and execution plan.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program Manager at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Kanayo Oweazim
Kanayo Oweazim
Kanayo Oweazim is the Business Growth and Entrepreneurship lead for Advancing Black Pathways, a JPMorgan Chase initiative that is designed to have a sustainable impact on the economic success and empowerment of black entrepreneurs.
In this role, Kanayo has implemented multiple programs to provide resources, advocacy, and capital to Black entrepreneurs. Programs such as digitalundivded’s BREAKTHROUGH bootcamp, which provides women of color entrepreneurial coaching, mentorship, marketing strategies, networking opportunities and capital to scale their business ventures; the National Minority Supplier Development Council – Minority Business Enterprises (NMSDC MBE) certification reimbursement program for Black and Latin entrepreneurs, which facilitates the connection between minority businesses and corporations; and the Fearless Funds Get Venture Ready Cohort, which is an intensive training program for Women of Color business owners focused on venture capital.
Prior to his role as the Business Growth and Entrepreneurship lead, Kanayo served as Vice President in the JPMorgan Business Banking line of business where he was responsible for facilitating and creating strong banking business relationships with clients on behalf of their company. In this role, Kanayo managed a portfolio of over $100 million in deposits and $50 million in credit facilities.
Outside of work, Kanayo has a strong passion for serving the underserved community and serves as an advisory board member for nonprofit Kiva U.S., an organization that focuses on providing financial access to minority entrepreneurs. Understanding the obligation of giving back to his community, Kanayo has added value to his birthplace of Nigeria, by facilitating the refurbishment of schools in villages where his mother and father were born, as well as funded educational scholarships for your young women.
Kanayo received a BA in Economics from Stony Brook University and is a graduate of the JPMorgan Chase leadership development program.
Managing Director of Investments at TRIDENT
Alexis Rathborne
Alexis Rathborne
Alexis is Managing Director of Investments at Trident. As Managing Director, Alexis leads sourcing, diligence, and execution efforts at Trident. She sits on multiple portfolio boards and is actively engaged in the management and growth of portfolio companies.
Prior to joining Trident, Alexis led direct investing at Clear River, a single family office in New York City, with a focus on consumer investments. Previously, she was an investment banker at KeyBanc Capital Markets covering the consumer market and an Associate at Four River Holdings, an investment firm focused on deploying capital in frontier markets. Before business school, Alexis was a strategy consultant at The World Bank. Alexis holds a BA from Harvard College and an MBA from Columbia Business School.
President & CEO, Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
Patricia Mota
Patricia Mota
Patricia is an innovative trailblazer, start-up entrepreneur, author, connector, public speaker, and compassionate leader with a particular strength that exemplifies the mission of the Hispanic Alliance of Career Enhancement (HACE) to positively impact the workforce by cultivating the pipeline of Latinx/a/o and underrepresented talent and providing insight, access, and support to their careers. Patricia serves as the President & CEO for HACE, leading strategy, fundraising & development, leadership programs, and expanding organizational reach on a national and international scale. Patricia’s story of transition is one that is representative of many of the stories of those positively impacted by programs and opportunities through HACE.
When she was asked to step in as the interim CEO in 2014, her mission was clear: maintain the programs, lead by example, and create a new path for the future CEO. She built the strategic plan and deployed it that same year. Less than 1 year after accepting the interim CEO opportunity, she was the likely choice as she identified with the members, learned from colleagues, was creative at turnaround and assumed the role as CEO. In her first year, she grew new partnerships by $1.5M, increased membership by 67%, expanded the Mujeres de HACE women’s leadership program from one to eight cities, broadened the spectrum of the El Futuro High School program, and kickstarted a pilot of the HACE Leadership Academy – Nonprofit Series, impacting the lives of over 25,000 students and professionals. Today, the budget has quadrupled, membership has tripled to nearly 100k, with an expanded reach across 35 states and 7 countries, and enhanced leadership programming to include senior leaders, entrepreneurs, and multicultural participation.
Patricia remains fixed on member needs, revenue turnaround and growth, all the while focusing internally on a staff that had to shift to a remote-only workplace during one of the highest growth years since the inception of HACE. The year 2020 saw her leadership take a front seat to increasing activity around a newly virtual workforce, where she acted with urgency, communicated with transparency, sought diverse opinions from her team and board and led with empathy, ultimately leading a thriving organization during such a tumultuous time. In 2021, Patricia added Co-Founder to her list of accolades, collaborating to build SHENIXTM, a FinTech startup that is leading the development of a financial tool to help close the wealth gap by providing culturally relevant financial education, career development tools, and resources to the underserved, the underbanked or unbanked, starting with Latinas.
Patricia has a strong history of serving in capacities that garner access to education, meaningful jobs, and advancement, also reflected by her service on various boards and accolades; serving on the Associated Colleges of Illinois, Indiana University’s O’Neil School of Public Affairs Distinguished Alumni Council, Chicago Theological Seminary Board of Trustee, Illinois Treasurer Charitable Trust Board and most recently awarded the SHERO award by the Center for Asian Pacific American Women (CAPAW) in 2021, the Nonprofit HR Top Leaders to Watch in 2020, and Crain’s Chicago Business Top 20 Most Powerful Latinos in Chicago in 2019.
Global Thought Leader in Culture Transformation and Inclusive Leadership
Modupe R. Congleton
Modupé Congleton
A Global Thought Leader in Culture Transformation and Inclusive Leadership With a commitment to empowering underrepresented voices and a passion for cultivating inclusive workplaces, Modupé Congleton stands at the forefront of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as a transformative leader redefining corporate paradigms. Modupé is dedicated to elevating organizational culture while inspiring growth and change. Her illustrious career spans 20 years, marked by significant contributions to global giants such as Amazon and Cisco Systems, where her efforts have not only enhanced corporate culture but also significantly increased revenue and global customer engagement.
Before embarking on her journey as an entrepreneur, global thought leader, and consultant to senior executives on culture transformation and disruption, Modupé served as the Global Director of Inclusive Experiences & Technology at Amazon for almost four years. She led the Global DEI Engagement and marketing strategy, establishing Amazon’s first cohesive internal and external DEI engagement model. Modupé played a crucial role in shaping a more inclusive and equitable future for the company on a global scale. She steered innovative strategies to integrate DEI across Amazon’s vast technological and operational landscape, focusing on creating inclusive experiences for Amazon’s extensive network of 1.5 million employees, 600+ million customers, and communities, leveraging technology to break barriers and build connections.
In her esteemed role as the global leader of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Amazon Worldwide Stores, Modupé was a force, contributing to the company’s growth and a revenue milestone of $434 billion. Renowned for her insights into the synergy between DEI and organizational excellence, she advocates for strategies that enhance profitability and innovation through inclusive practices. At the heart of Amazon’s expansive network, Modupé championed initiatives that ensured equitable access for over 1.2 million employees and 600 million customers. Her leadership in strategic partnerships, inclusive marketing, and social impact has not only elevated Amazon’s internal culture but also reinforced its global leadership position as an inclusive brand dedicated to equitable practices and community engagement. At Amazon Web Services (AWS), Modupé redefined the technological and corporate landscape by integrating DEI principles directly into the operational DNA. Her strategic acumen spearheaded a new era of inclusivity in talent management, contributing to an environment where innovation thrives on the strength of diversity. This forward-thinking approach not only enhanced AWS’s cultural framework but also solidified its status as a leader in cloud technology.
Key Achievements:
• 2023 Unapologetically DEI Pow(HER) Award: Led initiatives that increased access and support for underrepresented businesses and organizations.
• 2021 National Diversity Award: Contributed to Amazon achieving LinkedIn’s “Most Desirable Workplace” Award (2021-2023).
• Co-founder of Amazon’s Inaugural SHINE Summit: Impacted retention of 700+ Black and Latina women executives to foster leadership and inclusion.
• Elevated DEI at Amazon: Drove increased revenue, diverse sellers, and enhanced global inclusivity. • Innovative Marketing Strategies: Amplified customer engagement and diversified the market for a 1.5 million workforce.
Modupé’s influence extended well before her time at Amazon. At Cisco Systems, she championed a cultural revolution, resulting in a seismic shift in talent strategy and diversity initiatives. Her leadership not only yielded an award-winning talent strategy but also catalyzed a transition in business and marketing. Under her guidance, Cisco witnessed a notable surge in diverse talent acquisition and retention, solidifying its posture as an industry pioneer in cultural consciousness. Modupé’s tenure at Cisco was a testament to her visionary approach, setting a new benchmark in inclusive corporate practices and embedding DEI as a driver of success. An alumna of North Carolina Central University, Modupé’s academic prowess is bolstered by professional certifications that amplify her expertise in Organizational Leadership, Business Process Management, and Change Management.
Her thought leadership is highly sought after; she is a luminary on several prestigious boards and a venerated speaker and author, elucidating on critical themes such as diversity, authentic leadership, gender equality, and brand stewardship. Her influence transcends the corporate sphere, with a deep commitment to fostering the next generation of leaders. Through mentorship and her support of diverse global businesses, Modupé drives the advancement of underrepresented communities, ensuring that the principles of inclusive excellence are upheld and celebrated. Her passion for creating opportunities and breaking down barriers amplifies her dedication to shaping a world where diversity is a cornerstone of innovation and success. In moments away from her transformative leadership roles, Modupé relishes in the simple joys of life. When not traveling for work or leisure, she's happiest in the warmth of her home or the laughter-filled company of friends and family. Her life, a harmonious blend of high-impact work and personal fulfillment, mirrors her belief in a well-rounded existence, balancing career excellence with joyful, everyday moments.
The Team
Leah Wiliams
CEO of digitalundivided
Allana Rocha
CEO's Office
Bobby Bryant
Director of Partnership Activation
Monica Valenzuela
Director of Programs
CEO of digitalundivided
Leah Wiliams
Leah Williams, CEO of digitalundivided.
Leah Williams is the CEO of digitalundivided. Leah joins digitalundivided as it shifts into high gear to disrupt the funding pipelines and institutional investment by connecting digitalundivided’s pipeline of Latina and Black women entrepreneurs of ready-to-scale aggressive growth companies. This pipeline has companies ready for angel investing, local investors, and impact investors, along with early-stage, pre-seed, and seed-ready investments. Leah is leading digitalundivided in its next chapter of expanding the entrepreneurial ecosystem to become where Latina and Black women entrepreneurs thrive, and investors maximize social impact and financial returns. She continues digitalundivided’s rich history dedicated to research and serving its founder community while seeking to deepen the educational, leadership, and business services provided to founders.
Leah is an experienced C-level executive. Before digitalundivided, Leah served over 20 years in the C-Suite. She has held titles of CEO, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, Executive Director, Co-Founder, General Counsel, and Western Regional Director. Her executive experience spans companies of all sizes, from $200+ million to startups, new ventures, and quasi-governmental organizations.
Leah is a connector of people, initiatives, and organizations. Her career blazes a path in business leadership, entrepreneurship, law, nonprofit excellence, policy, public affairs, strategic communications, and innovative partnerships. Leah’s executive and community leadership spans industries, including the arts, business, education, entrepreneurship, government, law, media, healthcare, public health, and public service. Her curriculum vitae boasts advising judges on California and federal courts, LawMedia Group, Public Health Institute, and WestEd, amongst others. Her dedication to lifting up all communities is highlighted in her leadership as co-founder of the Black Alumni Association of Stanford Law School, her service as a member of Access and Fairness Council of California State Bar Association, and as Commissioner on WASC Senior Colleges and Universities Commission; along with her volunteerism as a board member of many nonprofits, including, World Arts West, Friends of the Children (San Francisco Chapter), Presidio Hill School, and St. Paul’s Episcopal School.
Leah is a nationally sought-after thought leader and author. She has been a panelist on the “Business Roundtable on Student Debt” at the White House and the “America’s College Promise Roundtable” with Second Lady of the United States Jill Biden. Leah has shared expertise on a wide range of topics, from entrepreneurship to economic growth through racial inclusion, to philanthropy, to education, to business and executive leadership. Her publications have graced SFGate.com, The Recorder, Benefit Magazine, and CityFlight Magazine. Ms. Williams previously hosted and produced Benefit Radio on KKGN Green 960 AM, where she interviewed community, civic, and business leaders on philanthropic community impact.
Leah holds a law degree from Stanford Law School and a bachelor’s degree in Comparative Culture from U.C. Irvine. Additionally, Leah has a certificate in Management Development for Entrepreneurs from the UCLA Anderson School of Management. She has clerked for the Honorable Claudia Wilken of the United States District Court, Northern District of California, and externed for the Honorable Benjamin Aranda, California trial court.
Leah is most proud of being the mother of two daughters and of the family with her husband that includes her bonus/stepson, two Labradoodles, and close-knit family members from Canada to California, to the East Coast, to many states in between.
CEO's Office
Allana Rocha
Allana Rocha, the CEO's Office, digitalundivided
Allana Rocha is in the CEO's Office of digitalundivided, a leading non-profit dedicated to creating a more equitable startup ecosystem.
Reporting directly to the CEO, Allana is responsible for supporting other departments’ initiatives as needed - including, but not limited to all HR and cross-departmental activities. She supports the CEO in setting the overall strategy of the company and in day-to-day HR and operations, with a level of critical and data analysis. Allana also operates at a tactical, strategic and operational level, handling the oversight of projects that do not neatly fit within the organizational chart or that fall between departments, and or leadership areas of responsibility. Aside from this, she also supports the Accounts department as well as the Board of Directors, while managing highly sensitive information.
Working with this wide range of initiatives and tasks on the day-to-day, Allana brings her unique perspective developed throughout her career prior to digitalundivided. She has worked and succeeded in projects that come from Real State Market research to co-coordinator Psychologist to developmental groups, passing through blogging, SEO and agriculture-related entrepreneurship. Allana is proud of the fact that she has achieved success and delivered an exceptional job in a variety of industries, and for being able to wear so many different hats at the same time - which is key for her current role at digitalundivided.
Aside from being an advocate for digitalundivided’s mission to use innovation to create system change by catalyzing economic growth for Black and Latino communities through women entrepreneurs, she also personally advocates for feminism, LGBTQIAP+ rights, environment, and social equality.
Allana is a registered Psychologist, with an emphasis on Organizational Psychology, and proudly graduated from one of the best universities in Latin America: UFBA (Federal University of Bahia). She also had the opportunity to study abroad as a scholarship holder at Deakin University Australia.
Director of Partnership Activation
Bobby Bryant
Bobby Bryant, Director of Partnership Activation at digitalundivided
Bobby Bryant is the Director of Partnership Activation of digitalundivided, a leading non-profit dedicated to creating a more equitable startup ecosystem.
Bobby Bryant is an accomplished sales and marketing professional with over 20 years of experience cultivating revenue generating multi-platform partnerships. As the Head of Partnerships and Events at digitalundivided, Bobby manages the development and growth of the strategic partnership pipeline between corporate and ecosystem partners. Utilizing our suite of programs and innovative research, she drives monetary and strategic value for digitalundivided and its community of founders.
A certified event planner and founder of Taylor Made Event Planning and Consulting, she also oversees digitalundivided’s Events team which manages the development and execution of all events and special projects.
Bobby’s proven success in generating revenue stems from her direct experience as a Senior Account Executive at ABC Television, NBCUniversal and Telemundo where she managed broadcast, digital and out-of-home corporate partnerships. With national sales experience in major markets such as New York, L.A., Chicago and Dallas, she has negotiated and managed multi-million dollar partnership deals for premiere events including The Olympics, Super Bowl, The Academy Awards, NBA Finals, and the World Cup.
Utilizing her relationships across key industry categories such as retail, automotive, financial, telecom and healthcare, Bobby also maximized revenue opportunities through the ideation and execution of event activations and integrated marketing campaigns. Serving as the lead on all creative and logistical components of these campaigns and events, she was the catalyst behind several Black History, Hispanic Heritage and Pride Month campaigns; driving social impact and awareness.
Serving as the lead on all creative and logistical components of these campaigns and events, she was the catalyst behind several Black History, Hispanic Heritage and Pride Month campaigns; driving social impact and awareness.
Bobby’s passion to be a change-agent for her community is deeply rooted in her long standing commitment to empower women of color. Through mentorship, volunteerism, activism and advocacy she has devoted herself to causes that seek to alleviate and revolutionize the challenges that plague black and brown communities.
Bobby holds a B.S. in Marketing from the Leonard N. Stern School of Business at New York University. She is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated and the Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education.
Director of Programs
Monica Valenzuela
Mónica Valenzuela, Director of Programs, digitalundivided
Mónica Valenzuela is the Director of Programs of digitalundivided,a leading non-profit dedicated to creating a more equitable startup ecosystem.
In this role, Mónica leads one of the organization's most vital initiatives dedicated to advancing its mission. She oversees and manages a portfolio of programs tailored to Latina and Black women founders at various stages of their business journeys, providing comprehensive support, empowerment, and solutions to address their unique needs and challenges.
With over 20 years of multifunctional experience in economic and business development, she has a proven track record of efficiently managing teams and is skilled in startup operations, cultivating strategic partnerships, program management and marketing strategies. She has worked with U.S. and European Public Economic Development Authorities, incubators, and business accelerators, gaining in-depth knowledge of entrepreneurship, technology, innovation, and investment ecosystems.
Mónica's passion for entrepreneurship drives her to support founders in bringing their ideas to life and contribute to economic growth, particularly in vulnerable communities. Monica has volunteered her time and expertise as a mentor and coach for numerous early-stage founders. Furthermore, she has supported the entrepreneurship program of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of NJ and served as an Executive Leadership Board Member for the Morris County Business Women Networking Involving Charity & Education organization.
Mónica holds a bachelor’s degree in business management and administration from the University of Barcelona, along with a bachelor’s degree in Tourism from the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Additionally, she has obtained specialized education in Business Growth Strategies at IESE Business School, Strategic Marketing Management at NYU, and holds a Certificate in Coaching Skills for Leaders from Purpose & Performance Group.
Shanti Blanchard
Associate Director of Philanthropy and Thought Leadership
Nastacia Debrose
Associate Director of Resource Development and Systems Integration
Ana Cecília Marques
Programs Operations Manager
Paulo Mateus Cunha
People & Communications Operations Manager
Associate Director of Philanthropy and Thought Leadership
Shanti Blanchard
Shanthi Maire Blanchard, Associate Director of Thought Leadership and Philanthropy, digitalundivided
Shanthi Marie Blanchard is the Associate Director of Thought Leadership and Philanthropy at digitalundivided, a leading non-profit dedicated to creating a more equitable startup ecosystem.
As the Associate Director of Thought Leadership and Philanthropy at digitalundivided, Shanthi is supporting the elevatation of the organization towards its next chapter. Her focus is on developing digitalundivided’s new and current initiatives, building and strengthening ecosystem relationships, supporting the board, and serving as an organizational connector. Importantly, she is leading the development of the Capital Access Network, digitalundivided’s pipeline between investment-ready startups and investors.
13 years ago, leveraging her learnings from the London School of Economics Gender Institute, Shanthi anticipated that the most educated generation of women would pursue entrepreneurship as a resolve to the social and systemic barriers they faced in the worker economy. She responded by launching Spinsters, which envisioned a women’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Here she built essential networks, marketing support, leadership development, and funding resources, aiding 75+ startups and small businesses worldwide, launching them into prestigious accelerators like a16z, and securing over $1 million in nondilutive funding.
Shanthi has collaborated with major startup ecosystem partners, including The United Nations Girl Up, the City of New York, IBM, AWS, Google, and numerous Fortune 100 & 500 companies. Her work has earned her 14 advertising and marketing awards, and her short films on gender, race, and climate have been showcased at over 20+ film festivals.
In addition to her role at digitalundivided, Shanthi is a partner and Head of Innovation and Development for Asian Boss Ladies, an organization positioning the next generation of Asian American leaders for executive roles. She previously served as the Board Chair for the nonprofit arm of one of Inc.'s 50 fastest-growing ed-tech companies and was the Managing Editor of the award-winning digital publication Her Agenda. Her writing has appeared in The London School of Economics Engenderings, Mic.com, and the National Organization for Women.
Shanthi holds a Master’s in Gender, Policy, and Inequalities from the London School of Economics and dual bachelor’s degrees in Political Science from Santa Clara University and in Psychology from Southern Illinois University. She is also a former Division I cross country and track athlete and launched the first National Day of Silence in the Southern Illinois region in 2005.
Associate Director of Resource Development and Systems Integration
Nastacia Debrose
Nastacia Debrose, Associate Director of Resource Development and Systems Integration at digitalundivided
Nastacia Debrosse is the Resource Development and Systems Integration Lead at digitalundivided, a leading non-profit dedicated to creating a more equitable startup ecosystem.
Under the direction of both the CEO and Head of Partnerships & Events, her primary role is to design, plan, and facilitate the implementation of systems, processes, and best practices org-wide with a cost-effective approach. Nastacia also works collaboratively on solidifying relationships with new and existing partners while providing a high-end experience for everyone. Ultimately, our goal is to create a greater world where all women of color own their work and worth.
Nastacia has extensive experience as a Small Business Consultant and Account Manager for Mid-Market companies from both the tech and entrepreneurship realms. Her strengths lie in the ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and automatization. Nastacia is trained in Design4Delight as an InnovationCatalyst and has facilitated innovative design thinking workshops for program development and implementation initiatives.
Programs Operations Manager
Ana Cecília Marques
Ana Cecília Marques, Programs Operations Manager at digitalundivided
Ana Cecília Marques is the Programs Operations Manager at digitalundivided, a leading non-profit dedicated to creating a more equitable startup ecosystem.
In her current role, she is responsible for providing support for both Operations and Programs departments. Ana supports these teams with recruitment, development, improvement, support on monitoring, implementing and operationalizing Agile Methodology cross-departmentally, assistance in the organization’s recruiting efforts, and internal support for HR.
Prior to joining digitalundivided’s team, Ana Cecília was the owner of an ice cream shop, and along with that, she worked as a draftsman for several architects. After her graduation in 2016, she opened her own architecture office specializing in residences and interior design. With her diverse work experience, Ana Cecília was always dedicated and open to learning new skills.
Ana Cecília holds a bachelor's degree in Architecture and Urban Design from FASA, and an MBA in Project Management from USP- Esalq. She also participated in the Science Without Borders Program from the Brazilian Government and had a scholarship diploma in Architecture from Deakin University in Australia.
People & Communications Operations Manager
Paulo Mateus Cunha
Paulo Mateus Cunha, People & Communications Operations Manager at DigitalUndivided
Paulo Mateus Cunha is the People & Communications Operations Manager at digitalundivided, a leading non-profit dedicated to creating a more equitable startup ecosystem.
As the Operations & Culture Manager, Paulo is responsible overall for working collaboratively with the digitalundivided team to develop activities/initiatives that support the founders, programs, and to further digitalundivided’s mission, reach and impact. In his role, Paulo is responsible for providing Project Management services, operationalizing Agile Methodology across functions of the Organization, and reinforcing organization-wide best practices. On the Human Resource & People Team, Paulo supports internal communications, performs initial recruiting and selection logistics and operations, and supports the Director of Operations & People in developing culture.
Paulo worked in both public and corporate institutions. At IEDS (Institutional Evaluation & Development Superintendence), Paulo developed skills highly focused on Competency Mapping and Public Service Roles. At Braskem S.A., Paulo developed KPIs, managed the Internship Program nation-wide, and Internal Communications skills with the People & Organization (P&O) - Industrial Education Team, assisting as a cooperative arm to the P&O team in its three different regions in Brazil. As a TEDx Organizer, he was able to lead and develop 5 incredible TEDx Events and curate 40 unique ideas worth sharing, with a total of 3.5MM+ views on YouTube. In that context, he has been featured in local press as iBahia, A Tarde and Correios, among others.
Paulo holds a Bachelor of Psychology in Organizational & People Management from Federal University of Bahia.
Amira Arora
Coordinator
Coordinator
Amira Arora
Amira Arora, Coordinator at digitalundivided
Amira Arora is a Coordinator at digitalundivided, a leading non-profit dedicated to creating a more equitable startup ecosystem.
Amira currently assists the Marketing team at the organization with creating long form content to distribute along digitalundivided’s social media platforms and write interesting blogs to educate the public about our unique mission. She is also responsible for overlooking the organization’s Newsletter and PR for various upcoming events.
In the past, Amira has worked with various successful startups, including Flaus, ProjecReady, Apsy, Kinestry, Playing For Change, and The Arora Company. Some of her achievements include being recognized as the #BUILTBYGIRLS Future Founders National Challenge Finalist and Scholarship Recipient, MIT Society of Women Engineers Grant Recipient, Recipient of Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from the US Congress, Disney & ABC Youth Service America Summer of Service Grant Recipient for ImpactCS, Yale Science and Engineering Award NJRSF recipient, and NCWIT Aspirations in Computing New Jersey Winner.
Amira has been featured on Forbes, Influencive Magazine, and MyNation for her accolades. She is currently completing her Bachelor’s in Consciousness & Human Potential from Maharishi International University and is keen on pursuing a career in the Marketing & Advertising Industry!