Bio

Hello👋🏼 Thank you for connecting with me. I'm excited to get to know you better. In the meantime, here's a bit more about me: 👩🏼‍💻Background For the past ten years, I've had the pleasure of working in data science and AI. Before discovering my love for data, I worked in a neuroscience lab studying emotional learning and memory. And before that, I studied piano performance and taught music lessons. In 2015, I founded Women in Data with a mission to increase diversity in data careers. Today, Women in Data is the largest global community for Women in Data & AI, with 40,000+ members in 55+ countries. At Women in Data, we're committed to empowering women to thrive in data and AI. In addition to my work with Women in Data, I love creating new technical solutions. That's why I founded SSL Innovations, a venture studio focused on creating technical solutions for government and social good. Some of our current projects include: 💥Blockchain digital certifications and diplomas 💥Payment gateway solutions for GovTech 💥Process automation 💥BCI research Teaching: I've had the pleasure of teaching SQL for Data Science at UC Davis, and my course is available on the Coursera Platform. To date, over 500,000 individuals have taken my course, which has received the following awards: 🥇Best SQL for Beginners, Campus.com 2023 🥇#1 course for SQL across all MOOC platforms according to Class Central In addition, I designed a Machine Learning Certificate for UC Davis and am currently working on a series of new AI courses. Awards: 🏆Top 30 Women in AI, Hubinit 2023 🏆30 Most Inspiring Women in AI, Engatia 2023 🏆Top 21 Influencers in Data, Rivery 2021 🏆Outstanding Service Award, UC Davis 2019 When I'm not working, you can find me pursuing my hobbies, which include: 🎶 Music (Piano, Harp) 🎨Painting (Acrylic Abstract Art) 👗Fashion (Designing My Own Clothes) 🏋🏼‍♀️Fitness (CrossFit, Yoga, Lifting) My favorite part of LinkedIn is connecting with others. Here are some of the best ways to connect with me and my work: 🚺 Women in Data: https://www.womenindata.org 🎤 Personal Speaking/Teaching: https://sadiestlawrence.com 💡SSL Innovations: https://www.sslinnovations.com I'm excited to connect with you and explore ways we can collaborate and support each other! Twitter: @sadiestlawrence Instagram: @sadie.stlawrence TikTok: @sadiestlawrence Youtube: @sadie.stlawrence