Leadership Development & Project Management Expert; CEO of Misstakenid Incorporated & Founder of Misstakenid Gives Back Foundation

Durham, NC, USA
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Akeeya Umstead Biography

Akeeya Umstead is a leadership speaker, CEO of Misstakenid Incorporated, founder of Misstakenid Gives Back Foundation, and a seasoned project management executive with more than 15 years of experience leading complex initiatives across technology, telecommunications, finance and community organizations.

Known for her practical, relatable and engaging speaking style, Umstead helps audiences navigate leadership, career growth, project execution, community impact and emerging technology with confidence. Her perspective combines executive-level corporate experience with hands-on nonprofit leadership, allowing her to connect strategy, service and innovation in meaningful ways.

Throughout her career, Umstead has led large-scale programs for global organizations, served on numerous nonprofit and civic boards and developed initiatives focused on professional development, volunteerism, food insecurity and technology access. She is the creator of AI for the Culture, an initiative focused on ensuring underserved communities have access to the opportunities created by artificial intelligence.

Umstead has spoken and moderated discussions for universities, professional associations, technology conferences, nonprofit organizations and community groups. She is particularly recognized for her ability to facilitate dynamic conversations, bring diverse voices together and transform complex topics into actionable insights.

Whether speaking about leadership, project management, career advancement, community engagement or the future of technology, Umstead leaves audiences informed, inspired and equipped to take action.

Signature message: "Success Looks Different. Access Shouldn't."

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/01/2026.

Akeeya Umstead Speaking Topics

  • Project Management as a Life Skill

    Project management isn't just for corporate professionals—it's a life skill. Whether you're pursuing a career goal, launching a business, planning an event, managing a family, or leading a community initiative, project management principles can help you move from ideas to execution. This session provides practical tools anyone can use to create clarity, stay organized, and achieve meaningful results.

    Participants will:

    • Learn how to apply project management principles to everyday life.
    • Gain tools to prioritize goals and manage competing demands.
    • Improve decision-making and accountability.
    • Leave with a framework to turn ideas into action.

    Key Takeaways:

    • How to define success before starting any project.

    • Techniques for managing priorities when everything feels urgent.

    • Practical planning tools that reduce overwhelm.

    • How to build momentum through small, consistent actions.

  • AI For the Culture: Making Innovation Accessible

    Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries, careers, and communities—but access to knowledge and opportunities remains uneven. This session breaks down AI in plain language, explores practical applications, and discusses how underserved communities can leverage technology to create economic mobility, improve outcomes, and prepare for the future.

    Participants will:

    • Understand AI without needing a technical background.
    • Identify practical AI tools they can use immediately.
    • Learn how AI can support education, careers, and entrepreneurship.
    • Gain confidence navigating an AI-driven future.

    Key Takeaways:

    • What AI is and why it matters right now.
    • Real-world AI applications for individuals and organizations.
    • Strategies for closing technology and opportunity gaps.
    • How to responsibly embrace innovation while maintaining human connection.

    Signature Message: Success Looks Different. Access Shouldn't.

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Akeeya Umstead is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Project Management as a Life Skill, AI For the Culture: Making Innovation Accessible, Navigating Change, Loss, and Reinvention: A Grief Journey, The Non-Technical Techie: Thriving in Technology Without Becoming an Engineer and Success Looks Different: Defining Your Own Path in a World Full of Expectations. The estimated speaking fee range to book Akeeya Umstead for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Akeeya Umstead generally travels from Durham, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Marla Gottschalk, Eva Benn, Heather E. McGowan, Melissa Daimler and Cathy Sexton. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Akeeya Umstead for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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