Inventor, Entrepreneur & Child Safety Advocate; CEO at Assila; Creator of "Hot Seat"; Author of "The Inventive Adventures of Alissa"

Albuquerque, NM, USA
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Alissa Chavez Biography

Alissa Chavez is an American inventor, entrepreneur, and public speaker recognized for developing "Hot Seat," a child safety device designed to prevent heatstroke deaths of children accidentally left in vehicles. Chavez applied for a patent as a teenager, which was granted several years later, making her one of the youngest Latina patent holders in the United States, receiving her first patent at age 17. She is the founder and CEO of Assila, a company focused on child safety and innovation.

Chavez conceived the "Hot Seat" alarm at age 14 as a science fair project after learning about the dangers children face when left in cars. The device features a pad that detects if a child is present and communicates wirelessly with a fob on a parent's key chain. If the parent moves more than 10 meters away without the child, the system triggers alerts on the fob, the parent's smartphone via an app, and the car itself. Chavez collaborated with engineers to refine the product and used crowdfunding to develop a prototype for manufacturing. She later expanded her product line with "EasyFlo," an eco-friendly baby bottle designed to reduce plastic waste associated with on-the-go bottle preparation.

Chavez has appeared on national and international TV and radio programs, including Today Show, Ryan Seacrest Radio Show, NBC News, ABC News, Fox and Friends, Huffington Post, Washington Post, and USA Today. Her work in child safety technology and entrepreneurship has earned her recognition such as Glamour Magazine Women of the Year, American Business Award winner, Teen Business Top 20, Albuquerque Business 40 Under 40, Albuquerque Business Inno Under 25, and Latina Style Magazine Entrepreneur of the Year. Chavez is also the author of "The Inventive Adventures of Alissa," available through major retailers.

In addition to her business ventures, Chavez is a keynote speaker who shares insights on innovation, entrepreneurship, and STEM education. She serves as an ambassador for Technolochicas, an organization encouraging young Latinas to pursue STEM careers, and is a speaker for Microsoft's Digi Girls and Boys camp and TEDx events. Chavez frequently speaks at schools, aiming to inspire the next generation of inventors. Her story is also featured in the book "Girls Think of Everything" by Catherine Thimmesh, highlighting her impact in technology and invention.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/30/2026.

Alissa Chavez Speaking Topics

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    • Innovation
    • Life Story
    • Inspirational
    • Motivational

Alissa Chavez Videos

This Life Saving App Was Created By a 14-Year-Old | Funded in ...

This Life Saving App Was Created By a 14-Year-Old | Funded in ...

In this episode, La La Anthony meets with Albuquerque inventor Alissa Chavez, creator of Hot Seat—a device that prevents children from being ...

One child too many | Alissa Chavez | TEDxYouth@ABQ

One child too many | Alissa Chavez | TEDxYouth@ABQ

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