sfrancis23@Nul.org

With over 20 years of tech industry experience, Shirelle Francis is known for her leadership in addressing the digital divide and ensuring that high-speed internet access is a utility, not a luxury. With iLeapGroup Consulting LLC, a certified Microsoft partner, Shirelle fosters collaborations with government, corporate entities, HBCUs and other stakeholders to make technology widely accessible in underserved communities. Shirelle devotes her time and expertise to organizations such as the Anita Borg Women in IT Global, Women in IT (WIIT), the United Way, and Blacks in Technology. Based in Wellington, Florida, Shirelle is a sought-after public speaker and is currently penning her first book.