Kelenda Allen-James

Kelenda Allen-James is a missions-oriented, New York-based technology specialist, leader, and speaker, spreading the critical awareness of diversity in technology. As a speaker, Kelenda delights her audience with topics on professional development, women in technology, people of color in technology, and the importance of pursuing STEM careers for young people.

Kelenda has made a significant impact as a technology speaker, as a podcaster and host of Study Hall with Kelenda The Tech bringing life lessons to you, and as an author of a weekly planner and professional mindset journal.

Diversity in technology is what Kelenda believes is one of the top actions we need to expand and empower technology in our communities and the world.

She said, “Many people fear technology or feel self-conscious that they are not using technology at the same rate as others. I like to let people know that there is an entry point for each person. I like to leave the people that I work with empowered!”

“Representation matters. Growing up, I did not see people like me [in technology], and I want to be whom I did not see.

Kelenda has 20 years of experience, has supported 1000 plus end-users, and has given over 60 speeches, including Touro College Graduate School of Technology where she was awarded the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award.