America On Tech

Today we highlight Gerald Ingraham. Gerald has taught both in the TECH360 & TFL Programs this year! We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Gerald for his exceptional contributions to web development education at America On Tech. Swipe to see what AOT students had to say about their experience with Gerald! Thank you, Gerald Ingraham, for your incredible guidance as our web development instructor at America on Tech!

@Americaontech is excited to announce Samira Panah Bakhtiar as an honoree for the New York City Innovators and Disruptors Awards! As General Manager of Media & Entertainment, Games, and Sports at AWS, Samira leads with innovation and champions diversity. With nearly two decades of experience at AWS and Cisco, she’s transformed the media landscape, driving tech strategy and business growth. A passionate advocate for women in tech, Samira is a force in the entrepreneurial community. Congratulations, Samira! We look forward to honoring you at our award show on November 20th! The New York City IDA award show will be held on November 20th. Tickets are available at: https://buff.ly/4eFg1Wz.

🎉✨ We're thrilled to celebrate our incredible student, Yohansel Garcia Polanco, who was honored as a Young Leader at the Sparkyouth NYC Gala on Thursday, October 17th! Yohansel's passion and dedication truly shine, and we couldn't be prouder to see him sharing his spark with the world. 💡👏 A huge thank you to @SparkyouthNYC for their continued support and for recognizing the potential of young leaders like Yohansel. Your commitment to uplifting students through opportunities and funding helps shape the future for so many. 🌟

What an incredible night at the America On Tech Innovators & Disruptors Awards in Los Angeles! We were honored to celebrate the trailblazers shaping the future of technology and business. A special thank you to our inspiring honorees, our fantastic emcee, and our amazing alumni for sharing their journeys with us. Huge thanks to our sponsors and everyone who joined us to make this event unforgettable. Your passion for innovation and creativity inspires us! Kelly Campbell, Francis Grabowski-Natoli, Ndidiamaka Oteh, Oona King

🌟 A Big Thank You to Our Silver Sponsors for LA IDA! 🌟 We’re honored to have the support of our Silver Sponsors for the 2024 Los Angeles Innovators & Disruptors Awards, happening tonight! Your contributions are instrumental in helping us celebrate and uplift the visionaries leading the way in tech and innovation. 🙌 👏 EY 👏 Kyndryl 👏 Pixelogic Media 👏 Point Curve, Inc. 👏 Qvest US 👏 TEKsystems Your commitment to innovation and progress is what helps drive this event forward, recognizing and celebrating the trailblazers shaping the future. Thank you for helping us serve more students from underestimated communities across Los Angeles. Together, we’re shaping a brighter future!

We are excited to share highlights from our recent Regional Advisory Board retreat in Miami, completing our series with our leaders across NYC, Los Angeles, and Miami! It’s been an incredible journey, made even more inspiring by the presence of our amazing alum, who shared their journeys into the tech sector. Since launching America On Tech Miami in July 2022, we’ve been on a mission to empower the next generation of tech leaders. Our inaugural cohort started with 50 students, and we are proud to announce that we've now served 456 students in Miami-Dade and Broward County! 🎉 🚀 We invite our partners in Miami to join us in our mission! Together, we can create even more pathways to success for young minds in our community. Your support can help us bridge the digital divide and empower the next generation of innovators. Let’s work together to make an even greater impact! Janine Quijije, Jina Braynon, Garfield DeBarros, Kwamara Thompson, Eve Perez Torres, Andrea Berry, Dr. Amita Oppal Gill, MBA, DSS, CMC, PMP, SHRM, CPHR, Prosci.

🌟 Meet the Host Committee for the 2024 Los Angeles Innovators and Disruptors Awards! 🌟 We are thrilled to introduce the incredible leaders who make up this year’s Host Committee for the #InnovatorsAndDisruptors Awards, presented by @AmericaOnTech! 🙌✨ These changemakers are committed to shaping the future of tech, uplifting communities, and driving innovation. We couldn't be more excited to have them on board for this landmark event, celebrating 5 years in Los Angeles! 🚀🏆 Join us as we celebrate and honor trailblazers who are pushing boundaries, breaking barriers, and transforming industries in tech and beyond! 🎉💼💡 Stay tuned for more updates, and get ready for an unforgettable event. 📅 The LA IDA event will take place on Tuesday, October 15 at the JW Marriott LA LIVE. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit our website: https://buff.ly/3ztVxQx. Erica Marie Dionne, Robert Prado, Greg Jensen, Grant M. Johnson, Harry Leshner, Joshua Cooper, CPA, Matthew Lifson, Mustafa Shah, Natalie (Seward) Wall, Sam White Jr., MBA, Trinh Nguyen, Van Vu, Will Swank

🌟 Grateful for Our Gold Sponsors for LA IDA! 🌟 We're thankful to our Gold Sponsors for their incredible support of the 2024 Los Angeles Innovators & Disruptors Awards! 🎉 👏 Interpret 👏 Roscoe's House of Chicken 'N Waffles Your dedication to innovation and community impact is helping us recognize the changemakers shaping the future. Thank you for being a part of our Los Angeles community and for making this year’s event extraordinary!

🌟Los Angeles Innovators & Disruptors Awards is Just Around the Corner! 🌟 🎤 Meet Our Emcee: Olly Sholotan! We’re thrilled to announce that the talented Olly Sholotan will be hosting this year’s awards! Known for his role as Carlton Banks in Peacock's hit series “Bel Air,” Olly is a multi-faceted entertainer and dynamic brand ambassador. Let’s celebrate the innovators shaping the future! We can’t wait to see you there! 💫 Join us on October 15th as we honor the visionaries making waves in technology and innovation!

🎤 Exciting News! 🎤 We are thrilled to announce that Bettina Sherick will be the Panel Discussion Moderator for the 2024 Los Angeles Innovators & Disruptors Awards! 🌟 Founder and President of Hollywood In Pixels and former Head of Global Digital Intelligence at Prime Video, Bettina is a trailblazer in digital marketing and innovation and a passionate advocate for diversity and equity. Bettina will guide our panelists through an inspiring conversation about the future of tech, leadership, and creativity. We can’t wait to hear the insights she’ll bring to the table! Get ready for an impactful discussion! 💡Join us on Tuesday, October 15 at the JW Marriott LA LIVE. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit our website: https://buff.ly/3ztVxQx. #AmericaOnTech #AOT #InnovatorsAndDisruptors