Monique D. Hayes Appointed Interim CEO of Tech Equity Miami

Miami, FL – Tech Equity Miami is pleased to announce the appointment of Monique D. Hayes as interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

With an impressive career in law and public service that spans over a decade, Monique has served as a dedicated advocate for innovation, diversity, and equitable access to technology. She is a trusted business advisor known for driving revenue growth and operational excellence, and has developed and implemented corporate governance protocols for public and private enterprises. She holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami School of Law. Read Monique’s full biography here. 

In addition to her legal accomplishments, Monique is recognized for her visionary leadership as the Founding Director and Board Chair of aīre ventures, an organization dedicated to fostering innovation and supporting underrepresented founders in the tech industry. Her tireless efforts with aīre ventures demonstrate her commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in the technology sector, aligning perfectly with the mission of Tech Equity Miami.

Commenting on her appointment, Monique D. Hayes expressed her enthusiasm, stating, "It is a tremendous honor to be named interim CEO of Tech Equity Miami. I will continue to steward the organization through this transition, building on the strong foundation we have already laid. Our goal is to deploy $100 million to initiatives that dismantle barriers to entry in the tech sector and styme equitable economic growth. We are well on the way to reaching that goal, with the help of community partners like JP Morgan Chase and the Knight Foundation.”

Monique will lead Tech Equity Miami through this transitional period while the organization conducts a thorough search for a permanent CEO who will continue to champion the mission. We are confident that Monique's exceptional leadership and dedication to our cause will help us maintain our momentum and make further strides toward a more equitable tech landscape in Miami.

For inquiries and further information, please contact Dana Tumbaga at dana@aireventures.org. 

About Tech Equity Miami:

Tech Equity Miami is a first of its kind funding consortium that aims to deploy $100 million in philanthropic funding over five years into initiatives that remove entry barriers into the tech industry and that will create opportunities for underrepresented groups, including youth and small businesses. Its mission is to bridge the gap between the tech industry and underrepresented communities, working towards a more inclusive and equitable tech ecosystem. To learn more, visit Tech Equity Miami’s website. 

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