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Conference & event organizers who
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want a speaker with a distinct thesis
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School districts & colleges seeking
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professional development on STEM equity
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Corporations with DEI mandates who want
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a practitioner, not a motivational speaker
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Women's organizations bridging
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technical expertise and lived experience
What to expect
Built on two decades of working the problem from every angle.
Dr. Natoshia's keynotes are not inspiration served with statistics. They are built on 20 years inside STEM — as a mechanical engineer, a high school math teacher, a college dean, and a program builder who has designed curricula, won grants, and created pathways where there were none.
She comes with a specific point of view: the system keeping Black girls out of STEM was not an accident. And she knows exactly what it takes to dismantle it. Audiences leave with new language, concrete frameworks, and a clear sense of what to do next.
20+
Years inside STEM education & advocacy
6+
Organizations with Dr. Natoshia-built programs
3
Published books on STEM & equity
Int'l
Stages across the US and Canada
SIGNATURE TOPICS
Every talk has a point of view.
These are hers.
01 — Flagship Keynote
The Pipeline Isn't Broken. It Was Built That Way.
A data-driven, story-rich examination of the structural decisions that keep Black girls out of STEM — and the concrete interventions that actually change outcomes. This keynote reframes equity work from charity to strategy. Audiences leave with new language for a problem they thought they already understood.
Best for: Conferences · School districts · Corporate DEI leadership
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From Overlooked to Unstoppable
Designed for audiences of women and girls in STEM. This talk names the specific challenges minority women face and offers a practical framework for advancing despite them. Direct, honest, and deeply researched.
Best for: Women's conferences · WOC in STEM events · University audiences
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Lead Like a Woman
Originally delivered at the She Leads Conference, TRIUMF Labs, University of British Columbia. A candid examination of what authentic leadership looks like for women navigating environments not designed for them.
Best for: Women's leadership conferences · Professional associations
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Building STEM Culture That Actually Works
For leadership teams and administrators. Dr. Natoshia walks through the gap between diversity statements and genuine inclusion — and what policies, programs, and culture shifts close it.
Best for: School leadership · HR & People teams · EdTech organizations
05 — Custom
Custom Keynotes & Professional Development
Dr. Natoshia works with event organizers to develop sessions specific to your audience, goals, and context. Half-day and full-day training workshops are available in addition to keynote formats.
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PAST STAGES
She's brought this message to rooms across North America.
RECENT ENGAGEMENTS
Selected Speaking History
Feb 2020
Lead Like a Woman — Keynote
She Leads Conference · TRIUMF Labs, University of British Columbia · Vancouver, BC, Canada
Sep 2019
STEM Matters: How to Successfully Connect STEM and Girls
Volunteer Leadership Conference · Gwinnett Arena and Conference Center · Lawrenceville, GA
Jun 2019
What Every Girl Needs to Know Before She Leaves for College
Diamond in the Rough: Diamond University Leadership Academy (College Edition) · Emory University · Atlanta, GA
Mar 2019
What Every Girl Knows About STEM
All Girls STEMTech · BrainTech Robotics STEM Learning Centre · Ontario, Canada
"Dr. Anderson has the ability to be compassionate and light a fire within you to be the best you, the most authentic you that you can be."
DR. RAMONA POLLARD — BANKING & FINANCE PROGRAM DIRECTOR, GEORGIA PIEDMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE
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Let's talk about what this looks like for your event.
Dr. Natoshia is available for keynote addresses, panel discussions, commencement addresses, professional development days, and leadership training workshops.
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Keynote addresses
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Panel discussions & moderation
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Commencement & convocation addresses
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Professional development days
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Half-day & full-day leadership workshops
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Virtual & hybrid events
For media inquiries, contact: natoshia@drtoshia.com