Cheryl Contee
About Cheryl Contee
Cheryl Contee is a Co-Founder of Change Agent AI and serves as the Chief Executive Officer of The Impact Seat Foundation. With a background in technology and social impact, she has held various leadership roles and contributed to initiatives aimed at promoting tech inclusion and nonprofit innovation.
Work at Change Agent AI
Cheryl Contee serves as the Co-Founder of Change Agent AI, a position she has held since 2024. The organization is based in Washington, District of Columbia. In her role, she contributes to the development and implementation of AI-driven solutions aimed at social impact.
Current Roles and Contributions
In addition to her role at Change Agent AI, Cheryl Contee is a Contributing Member of the Forbes Business Council since 2023. She also holds the position of Chief Executive Officer at The Impact Seat Foundation, which she has been part of since 2023. Furthermore, she is a Contributing Member of the Fast Company Executive Board, a role she has maintained since 2021.
Education and Expertise
Cheryl Contee earned her M.B.A. from the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business, where she participated in the International Executive Program. She also holds a B.A. in Ethics, Politics, and Economics from Yale University. Her educational background supports her expertise in technology, social impact, and nonprofit sectors.
Achievements and Recognition
Cheryl Contee has received recognition for her contributions to the tech and nonprofit sectors. She co-founded Attentive.ly, the first tech startup with a black female founder to be acquired by a NASDAQ-traded company. She has been featured in major media outlets such as the Washington Post, New York Times, Vanity Fair, and CNN. Additionally, she is an award-winning founder and has been listed among The Influencers 50 in Campaigns and Elections magazine.
Publications and Media Engagement
Cheryl Contee co-authored a book on AI for Nonprofits & Impact, which includes insights from 50 AI experts. She is also the author of the Amazon bestseller Mechanical Bull: How You Can Achieve Startup Success. Her podcast, 'Make The Most', is currently in production, further showcasing her commitment to sharing knowledge and insights in the field.