Leadership. Innovation. Community.
I am Akeeya Umstead, a strategist, speaker, project management leader, and founder, passionate about helping organizations and communities navigate change with confidence.
Whether I am leading enterprise initiatives, speaking on various topics, or creating opportunities through community service, my mission remains the same:
Success Looks Different. Access Shouldn't.
Meet Akeeya
For more than 10 years, I have built a career at the intersection of leadership, technology, and community impact. My journey has taken me from managing complex enterprise projects to leading nonprofit initiatives, speaking on national stages, and creating innovative programs tha prepare people for the future of work.
I believe leadership isn't measured by titles. It is measured by the lives we influence, the barriers we remove, and the opportunities we create for others.
Every project, every workshop, and partnership is rooted in one goal: helping people move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Building a future where technology, opportunity, and purpose work for everyone.
What I Do
Strategy & Consulting
Helping organizations impove execution, strengthen collaboration, and successfully navigate change through project management and strategic leadership.
Speaking & Workshops
Engaging audiences with practical conversations on leadership, artificial intelligence, career development, and building inclusive workplaces prepared for what is next.
AI for TheCulture Movement
Making artificial intelligence approachable, practical, and accessible through engaging workshops, interactive experiences, and corporate training designed for today's workforce.
Community
Impact
Through the Misstakenid Gives Back Foundation, I bring together volunteers, partners, and organizations to address food insecurity, workforce readiness, and community engagement while creating opportunities that leave a lasting impact.
By the Numbers
10+ Years of Leadership Experience
Thousands of Community Members Served.
Hundreds of Volunteers Mobilized
One Mission Expanding Access Through Leadership, Technology, and Service.
Ready to work Together???
Whether you are looking for a keynote speaker, moderator, workshop facilitator, strategic consultant, or community partner, I would love to help you create meaningful impact.