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AI and Tech Education for Equity (Feat. Tamar Huggins)

  1. AI and Tech Education for Equity (Feat. Tamar Huggins) National Society of Leadership and Success 42:10

Tamar Huggins is reshaping the landscape of education and Technology, combining Innovation with equity. As the founder of Tech Spark, Huggins has created a platform that uses culturally relevant AI tools to address systemic biases in education while empowering students. Her groundbreaking Spark Plug platform offers schools and organizations a way to integrate AI more inclusively. 

In 2012, Huggins founded Driven, Canada’s first tech accelerator for Black and BIPOC entrepreneurs. The program addressed the gap in business acumen often seen in underrepresented communities, focusing on transforming creative ideas into revenue-generating ventures. Despite facing challenges such as accusations of reverse racism, Huggins stayed true to her mission. By leaning on her advertising background and innovative thinking, she created a successful program that has raised over $1.1 million, with startups under its wing raising $20 million collectively.

Huggins is a strong advocate for culturally responsive pedagogy in education. She emphasizes the importance of tailoring teaching methods to reflect students’ lived experiences. Tech Spark has developed a tech entrepreneurship course that aligns with the needs and interests of underserved students, providing them with real-world skills and opportunities.

This week, you’ll learn how Tamar’s Caribbean roots influenced her life, how Tamar rose above business rejections, and more about her commitment to underserved communities.

LEARN MORE:

> > tamarhuggins.com

> > @tamarhuggins on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamarhuggins)

> > @sparkplug.ai and @techspark.ai on IG (https://www.instagram.com/sparkplug.ai)(https://www.instagram.com/techspark.ai)

NSLS MEMBERS ONLY:

> > Listen to the bonus episode to learn about the pivotal moment when Tamar realized her work was making a difference (http://members.nsls.org/audio/tamar-huggins)

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Corey Andrew Powell Cultural Commentator / Content Producer

Hey there! My name is Corey Andrew Powell. I'm a creative chameleon with a knack for donning multiple hats. From crafting compelling copy and producing engaging content to rocking the mic as a podcast host and weaving musical magic, I've got a diverse skill set that keeps things interesting.

My journey kicked off in 2011 at The Vitamin Shoppe, where I started as a copywriter and quickly found myself caught up in the whirlwind of rebranding campaigns, product development, and retail store expansions. Two years of hard work later, I proudly stepped into the role of Manager of Marketing Copy, steering the ship through the exciting waters of marketing creativity.

After three years of freelancing, in 2019 I joined the incredible team at the National Society of Leadership & Success ( NSLS), stepping into the role of Content Manager and Content Producer for the nation's largest leadership honor society, with over 1.3 million inspiring members.

In 2021 I became the proud host of the NSLS's beloved podcast, 'Motivational Mondays'! How cool is that? In my debut episode, I had the absolute honor of chatting with Tokyo Olympics silver-medalist Raven 'The Hulk' Saunders. We dove deep into the world of professional sports and had a heart-to-heart about the importance of mental health. Our audience has grown exponentially to over 250,000 listeners and subscribers.

My creative life has been an incredible journey thus far, and I’m always intrigued by what the future holds.

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