Shadeira Nesmith
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Speaking & Keynotes

Ideas that move people to build.

I take my teaching knowledge and turn it into high-impact workshops.

On Stage

Speaking & Appearances

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TV Interview

My9NJ Interview

Joining My9NJ as Co-Founder of Stacked Up Academy to talk making tech education accessible.

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Keynote

AfroTech

At AfroTech 2025 I hosted a workshop about building apps using AI.

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Podcast

Start Small, Impact Big

On the Minding My Creative Business podcast, unpacking the revenue model powering Stacked Up Academy's success.

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Meet Your Speaker

About Shadeira as a Speaker

Shadeira Nesmith is a software instructor, founder, author, and founder who makes emerging technology feel practical, welcoming, and possible.

Drawing from years of teaching young people, professionals, and community groups, she turns complex ideas into memorable workshops and conversations that give every audience a clear next step.

Education & Community

Places Shadeira Has Taught Over the Years

Shadeira Nesmith teaching young students at a hands-on workshop
  • 01Black Girls Code
  • 02Girls Who Code
  • 03LaunchCode
  • 04Amazon
  • 05Comcast
  • 06Correlation One
  • 07Campus
  • 08Brooklyn Public Library
  • 09The Knowledge House
  • 10StreetCode Academy
  • 11Mimo
  • 12Liberty Science Center
  • 13STEM From Dance
  • 14The Hidden Genius Project
  • 15Stacked Up Academy
  • 16Uncommon Schools
  • 17Jersey City, New York City, and Newark public and charter schools
  • 18Coding Black Females
  • 19Boys & Girls Clubs
Talks & Conversations

Popular Speaking Topics

01

Building with AI

Turn an idea into a useful AI-powered product through practical, hands-on building.

02

Business Tools for AI

Choose and apply AI tools that save time, strengthen operations, and support better decisions.

03

What Is AI, Really?

A clear, approachable introduction to how AI works, what it can do, and where its limits are.

04

Running an Education Company for Kids

Lessons from building learning experiences, programs, and a mission-driven education business.

05

Responsible AI

Build and use AI with fairness, privacy, safety, and real people at the center.

06

Build AI Agents

Learn how agents plan, use tools, and complete repeatable tasks from start to finish.

07

AI for Software

Use AI across the software development process without losing judgment, quality, or craft.

08

Learning How to Learn

Develop adaptable learning habits for keeping pace with fast-moving technology.

Hands-On Learning

AI Workshop Build

A half-day or full-day working session for teams looking to learn and integrate AI into their workflow. Participants leave with shared knowledge, a clear framework, and a concrete plan for using AI to build.

  • Half-day or full-day format
  • Virtual and in-person
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