Data scientist, AI developer, author, and speaker with nearly a decade in AI research and implementation in mission-critical systems, where a wrong answer is not an option. Brings government and Fortune 300 experience, and was recognized as the first African American woman to hold the title of Data Scientist at the government agency served. Which Way to Smart? A Parent's Guide to Raising Thinkers in an AI-Driven World earned a Kirkus Star and was named the Kirkus Indie Editor's Pick in the September 15, 2026 issue of Kirkus Reviews. Also the author of the children's book How to Put Your Robot to Sleep. Founder of Playhouse STEM, which educates learners from preschoolers to adult business owners on the fundamentals of AI and how to leverage it. Holds a Master of Science in Data Analytics, MBA, and B.S. Digital Media and Web Technology. Has lived in Japan and Italy, and is currently based in Silicon Valley.