Almira
Roldan
CEO, Chief AI Officer at UnDesto AI®
"Bring Your Own Damn Chair"
"Bring Your Own Damn Chair"
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Session: Bring Your Own Damn Chair
In an industry where seats at the table are still limited (and often reserved), Dr. Myra Roldan brings an unapologetic, energizing call to action: Stop waiting for an invitation. Bring your own damn chair.In this bold and deeply personal session, Myra, a shares her journey as a Latina woman going from teen mom to award-winning, globally recognized AI/ML technologist, author, and keynote speaker. She unpacks what it means to navigate rooms that weren’t built for you, and why claiming space isn't just a right, it's a responsibility. Drawing on being a two decades in tech and leadership, she blends hard-earned wisdom with tactical insight, offering a fresh perspective on resilience, self-advocacy, and the power of showing up exactly as you are.
This session isn’t about inspiration for inspiration’s sake. It’s a challenge to every woman in tech who’s been overlooked, underestimated, or outnumbered: You belong here. You’re ready. And it’s time to build your own damn table if you have to.
Key Takeaways
- Unpack the hidden rules of power dynamics in male-dominated spaces
- Learn how to reframe rejection and silence as fuel for leadership
- Discover practical strategies to lead with confidence, clarity, and audacity
- Walk away with permission to stop shrinking and start owning your impact
Bio
Dr. Myra Roldan, Certified Chief AI Officer (CCAIO) and Certified AI Ethics and Governance Professional (CAEGP), Certified Quantum Security Analysts (CQSA), is the future of AI leadership; here, now, and unapologetically Latina. A globally recognized AI/ML technologist, award-winning author, and powerhouse keynote speaker, Myra stands proudly in the 2%; the rare, brilliant Latina women leading in artificial intelligence.She is considered a visionary in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, including quantum, blockchain, mixed reality, and digital transformation. She brings decades of experience advising Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies, as well as the White House, on strategic AI initiatives. Her contributions have shaped national policy, including guidance on President Biden’s Executive Order on AI. She is also the architect behind several influential frameworks recognized by the World Economic Forum and UNESCO, with global implementation across public and private sectors. She is Founder, CEO, and CAIO of UnDesto AI®, a business transformation agency built to deliver transformative, human-centered solutions that shape the future of business through AI.
