AVIS YATES RIVERS

Avis possesses more than forty years of general management experience in the information technology industry. She has been a successful entrepreneur for 30 years. She is currently the President and CEO of Technology Concepts Group International, LLC, (TCGI), an information technology asset management and supply chain solutions provider and full-service equipment leasing firm. Avis is an avid advocate for increasing the meaningful participation of girls, women and people of color in the invention of technology. As a Board Member of NCWIT, she is passionate about uncovering the hidden genius in underserved communities across the country.

Avis is the National Spokesperson for NCWIT's Sit With Me Campaign and travels across the country encouraging everyone to take a stand for technical women and their contributions by 'sitting' in the red chair. She often presents keynote addresses, serves on panels, or delivers presentations as well as participates in many STEM activities.

In 2014, Avis was invited to speak at the White House Summit on Working Families and was named as a White House Champion of Change in STEM.

Avis is a first-time author with her book, Embracing the Changing Faces of Technology, diving head first into the emphasis on women and people of color hesitating to participate in the STEM world.