Media

In the press.

Press coverage, photos from speaking engagements and panels, and selected recognitions.

01 — Awards & patents

Selected recognitions.

Selected recognitions across AI leadership, authorship, and service.

i

Forbes Best Author in AI

Forbes.com, USA · November 2025

Recognized for Digital Karma — a new genre at the intersection of AI and spirituality.

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ii

Top 50 AI Leadership Award

National Diversity and Leadership Council, TX, USA · April 2024

Received at the 2024 conference, presented by former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

USA Today coverage

iii

LinkedIn Top Voice in AI

LinkedIn, USA · January 2024

Awarded for sustained contributions to the global AI conversation on LinkedIn.

iv

President's Volunteer Service Award

The White House, Washington D.C. · September 2015

Recognized for leadership in the ASPIRE mentoring program — partnering with the Boys & Girls Club of Durham and AT&T Business Leadership to support underprivileged high school students.

v

AT&T Star Performance Award

AT&T Global Business Service, Durham, NC · September 2015

Awarded for exceptional performance and service.

vi

AT&T Star Performance Award

AT&T Global Network Operations, Durham, NC · September 2014

Awarded for exceptional performance and service.

02 — Photos

Moments from the journey.

Photos coming soon.

Speaking engagements, awards, and moments across the journey. In the meantime, you can follow updates on LinkedIn.

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03 — Press coverage

Coverage across major outlets and syndicated networks.

A selection of press coverage and syndicated stories. For interview, podcast, or panel inquiries, please use the contact section.