Featured Highlights & Contributions

πŸ’Ό Industry Recognition & Media Features

  • CITP Success Story

    BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

  • Computer Weekly’s Women in UK Tech Rising Stars 2023

    Each year, Computer Weekly searches for the top 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech.

  • 133 Women Who Change the World 2023

    Every year, Diversein.com recognises and rewards inspiring women leaders who challenge the status quo and are changing the world to become a better place with their impact globally.

  • Ones to Watch - Brummell Magazine 2023

  • Movers and Shakers Feature - Precious 2024

    The UK’s longest standing online platform for ambitious women of colour.

  • Disruptors Issue 3 Feature (Pg. 80)

  • Unsung Heroines of EdTech (IWD) - HWRK Magazine

    IWD – Unsung Heroines of EdTech

  • Everywoman in Tech Awards Finalist

  • Campaign Tech Awards

  • Heroes Role Models List – Involve

  • BTA Awards Finalist

  • Black History Month Spotlight - Franklin Fitch

🧠 Neurodiversity, Inclusion & Advocacy

  • Celebrating Neurodiversity in Tech

    EduThing Ltd

  • Dyslexia Life Hacks Podcast

    Episode 85 – Being a Neurodiversity Advocate with Akua Opong

  • Neurodiversity in the Workplace - Hays

    Building inclusivity by overcoming stereotypes.

  • Forbes Article: Neurodiversity in Tech

    Inclusivity In The World Of Tech: The Effectiveness Of Autism At Work Programmes

  • Allyship and Advocacy in STEM - GLAM Ready to Lead

    Akua Opong: An Interview with a Neurodiversity Champion

  • Global Tech Advocates - Black Women in Tech – The Voices In The Shadow Book

    The Black Women in Tech

  • Empowering women and allies in tech is the pathway to a brighter future - Femtech World

πŸ’– Wellbeing, Health & Personal Stories

  • My Journey with Crohn’s Disease - Crohn's & Colitis UK

  • Unvaeld Feature: Breaking Barriers & Purpose

  • Humans of Fuzia Feature - The Woman Breaking Barriers and Leading with Purpose

  • LMF Spotlight: Failure Builds Character

    Profiles in Spotlight - This is a series spotlighting women who are part of the LMF network or have participated in the LMF mentoring program.

🌍 Volunteering & Kindness Initiatives

  • Guest Blog: Volunteering and Kindness, Browning York

  • Guest Podcast Feature: Quick Fire Career Chat Lemon Quarters

  • The Buddy Bag Foundation Feature

  • Guest Blog: Kindness Ambassador, Time for Kindness

  • Fundraising for Crohn’s & Colitis UK

🎀 Talks, Panels & Podcasts

  • Online Event: Women in Tech Panel, BCS Women

  • Guest Podcast Feature: Ordinary People, Honest Lives

  • Guest Podcast Feature: The Blair Project, Representation, Allyship and Women’s Safety in Tech

  • Guest Podcast Feature: WeAreTechWomen

    The 3 M's - Magnifying the Magic of Mentorship

  • Guest Podcast Feature: Quick Fire Career Chat Lemon Quarters

  • Guest Podcast: Life Leadership with Leigh Singh

    Akua Opong - on being an Ambassador for STEM & Neurodiversity & an advocate for Mentoring

  • Lovelace Report launch event at the House of Commons

    Hosted by Oliver Wyman and WeAre TechWomen.

  • LEGIT NEXT GEN Leadership Program β€” Cohort 2

    The LEGIT Next Gen Leadership Program is a flagship initiative designed to cultivate purpose-driven leaders who will shape the future.

πŸ‘©πŸ½β€πŸ’» STEM & Career Empowerment

  • Interview: TheTrendyCoder

  • Winner: WomenTech Network, Profile & Content

    Winner in the category: Mentor of the Year

  • From Ideas to Impact: Productivity for Women in Tech

πŸ“š Book Features

  • Black, Brilliant and Dyslexic

  • The Voices in the Shadows, GTA Black Women in Tech (Volume 1)

  • She Chose Tech