Deena Pierott is a Social Entrepreneur and the Founder of the award winning and nationally recognized STEM+Arts program for youth of color called iUrban Teen which has chapters in five states, and most recently co-founded and launched Black Women in STEM 2.0. Before launching her businesses, she had a stellar career in both private and public sector organizations such as Exxon, Mattel Toys, City of Portland and City of Seattle.
Besides being a community advocate, Ms. Pierott is also a diversity strategist and an international public speaker. She has served on several boards and commissions including a Gubernatorial appointment to the Commission on African American Affairs in the State of Washington. And honored by President Barack Obama as a White House Champion of Change for Technology Inclusion.
She holds the following awards and honors:
· Essence Magazine Top 50 Black Female Founders 2018
· Essence Magazine Top Black Women in STEM 2017
· Washington State African American Achievement Award 2017
· Clark College Iris Award 2017
· Alpha Kappa Alpha Global Impact Award 2016
· Whitney M. Young Award 2015
· White House Champion of Change for Technology Inclusion 2013
· Ebony Magazine Power 100 List 2013
· Rockefeller Innovation Award Nominee 2013
· Business Journal Orchid Award 2013
· The Delta's Woman of Excellence 2011
Featured in the following publications: Government Technology, Essence Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, Black Enterprise, Ebony Magazine, Deliver magazine, Portland Business Journal, Geekwire, Colors of Influence, Neurology Now, the Chicago Tribune and on NPR.