Founder of 5xminority, TEDx Speaker & Assistant Vice President and CIO for IT at the Graduate Center, CUNY
Elaine Montilla Biography
Elaine Montilla is a powerhouse at the intersection of technology, equity, and heart. As a C-suite leader, TEDx speaker, and founder of 5xMinority, she brings a uniquely human approach to conversations about innovation, leadership, and inclusion. She is not just breaking glass ceilings -- she is building ladders for others to climb, especially women, LGBTQ+ professionals, and people of color in tech.
Montilla blends over two decades of real-world leadership experience with the soul of a storyteller. She is just as comfortable delivering a keynote on AI strategy to global executives as she is leading a vulnerable, heartfelt fireside chat about resilience, identity, and leading with authenticity. Her talks challenge norms, spark action, and leave audiences inspired to lead—and live—with intention.
Whether you’re looking for a bold keynote, an insightful panelist, or a compelling voice for your fireside chat, Montilla delivers with clarity, warmth, and courage. She is not waiting for a seat at the table -- she is redesigning the room.
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Elaine Montilla Speaking Topics
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Strategies to Thrive in a Male-Dominated Workplace
You know the feeling—being the only woman in the room, rarely seeing another soul in the ladies’ room, or worse, being mistaken for someone’s assistant. For many women in tech and leadership, “making it” often means learning to succeed in spaces where the boys' club still quietly holds power.
In this honest and empowering talk, Elaine Montilla draws from her own journey as a Latina, immigrant, and LGBTQ+ executive who rose through the ranks of male-dominated industries. She shares practical strategies for overcoming bias, claiming your voice, building confidence, and navigating unspoken power dynamics. Elaine speaks directly to the challenges that women—and especially women of color—face in corporate and tech spaces, offering insights to break past barriers, set boundaries, and lead with authenticity.
This session is perfect for ERGs, women’s leadership programs, and professional development series aiming to equip women with the tools to thrive, not just survive, in any room they walk into.
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The Future of Work is Human: Why Empathy, Inclusion & Trust Are the Real Tech Revolution
As AI reshapes our workflows and automation transforms our industries, one truth becomes increasingly clear: the future of work is not just about technology—it’s about humanity.
In this forward-looking keynote, Elaine Montilla explores why human-centered leadership is the competitive edge organizations can’t afford to ignore. Drawing on her experience as a technology executive and advocate for inclusive innovation, Elaine makes the case for putting empathy, inclusion, and trust at the heart of every digital transformation. She shares practical strategies for cultivating psychologically safe teams, balancing efficiency with equity, and empowering employees to thrive in the age of AI.
This talk inspires leaders to embrace the “soft skills” that now carry hard value—and reminds audiences that progress doesn’t come from code alone, but from the people behind it.
Elaine Montilla Videos
Actions A Company Can Take To Retain Talent | Elaine Montilla
Learn some of the best actionable employee retention strategies for companies in this PHD highlight with guest Elaine Montilla of 5xminority.
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Elaine Montilla is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Civil Rights, Corporate Culture, Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, Education, Empowerment, Female Leadership, Future of Work, Futurism, Hispanic Heritage, Human Resources, Influential Women, LGBTQ, Personal Growth, Psychology, Social Activism, Social Sciences, STEM, STEM Education, Technology, TED, Women, Women in Tech -
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Elaine Montilla is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Strategies to Thrive in a Male-Dominated Workplace, The Future of Work is Human: Why Empathy, Inclusion & Trust Are the Real Tech Revolution, Leading While “Other”: Thriving in Spaces That Weren’t Built for You and Inclusive Leadership in Action: Building Cultures Where Everyone Belongs. The estimated speaking fee range to book Elaine Montilla for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Elaine Montilla generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sylvia Acevedo, Shayla Rivera, Lolita Taub, Kylar Broadus and Olga Custodio. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Elaine Montilla for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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