Audrey P. Willis is an inaugural 2023 USA Obama Leader, technologist, inclusion advocate, and entrepreneur who has raised capital and scaled businesses, including CodeCrew, which is focused on creating diversity and inclusion in computing through education, workforce development, and advocacy in computer science. Audrey is not only a co-founder, Audrey Willis now serves as the Chief Innovation and Programming Officer at CodeCrew, guiding the organization’s full array of educational and developmental initiatives. Before this role, she amassed significant experience in the tech industry, working for prominent organizations, including FedEx Supply Chain, as the Chief of Staff for Engineering and IT, AutoZone, and St. Jude. In her current position, Audrey leads innovative strategies across K-12, adult coding schools, and professional development programs at CodeCrew. Her leadership is instrumental in advancing the organization’s mission to enhance inclusivity and diversity within the tech sector, equipping learners of various backgrounds with the essential skills for thriving technology careers. Tapping into her over 15 years of innovation and entrepreneurship experience, Mayor Lee Harris appointed Audrey as the first Manager of Innovation and Performance Analysis for Shelby County Government in Tennessee. There she was responsible for transforming government, talent, transportation, and IT to better serve the citizens of Shelby County. Audrey has a passion for talent development and serves on the boards of CodeCrew, and is the Executive Board President at LITE Memphis. The BBC has recognized her globally during their “100 Women” series, documenting her in “Young, geeky and Black in Memphis" and nationally by Prudential Insurance, "The State of Us," highlighting her entrepreneurial contributions to making Memphis one of the cities with the highest rate of female business ownership.