As a founder of an AI tech company, consultant, and speaker, I devote my time to democratizing access to information and increasing inclusion from marginalized communities. I’m driven to help change-makers whose mission is positively impacting the world and those who want to leverage AI to advanced technologies for equitable access.
I launched a startup changing the landscape of adaptive technologies for people with hearing loss to gain equal access at home, at work and in our community. My startup co-created a sound awareness app helping people “hear” critical sounds (like door knocks, fire alarms etc.) calling for their attention.
I’m currently a technical committee member for plain language with Accessibility Standards Canada and a steering committee member for Start Access, an initiative on AI equity with the American Association of People with Disabilities. I also participate as a board member with the Creative Users Projects, a digital network for disabled and deaf artists.
You can see me in the media, particularly Global News, TVOntario, Globe and Mail, and CBC. I’m among Canada’s 100 Black Women to Watch (2019).
Assistive tech for the deaf and hard of hearing (lisnen.com)
Helping leaders, founders and change-makers with solving society's biggest social challenges leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI). (Learn more)
American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) & Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT)
Centre for Social Innovation
British Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (BAPCO)
Toronto Public Library
Restarting, Reimagining, Accelerating and Recuperating: Women in the Post-pandemic Era
Policy Horizons' Futures Week
FWD50
A complete list of past speaking engagements and media coverage can be found on Informed Opinion.
Women in Tech Series
Analytics By Design ConferenceWomen in Tech SeriesTVOntario (TVO)
How Can AI Assist AccessibilityTVOntario (TVO)Stand Up for Passion
On my own terms: I can't be definedStand Up for PassionAI Geeks
AI solutions in the disability marketAI GeeksDownload Eyra's speaker sheet.
Speaker AbstractsDownload Eyra's speaker sheet.