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Dr. Misty D. Freeman

Dr. Misty D. Freeman is a belonging strategist, inclusive technology, and ethical AI leader, bias disrupter, future-ready visionary for cohesive cultures, educator, author, and thought leader. With an interest in marginalized individuals, especially Black girls and women, and neurodivergent individuals, she combines her lived experiences, academic rigor, and visionary leadership to transform the ecosystems of education, technology, and workplaces into spaces of belonging.

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Growing up in poverty in South Alabama, Dr. Freeman’s story is one of resilience and triumph. With multiple degrees—including rehabilitation counseling, human resource management, education, applied behavior analysis, and a Doctorate in Instructional Technology—along with a certification in 3D modeling, she has always been captivated by the intersection of technology and humanity. Her journey has fueled her passion for dismantling bias and creating equitable systems.

 

Education was not just a pathway for Dr. Freeman; it was her lifeline. The classrooms that served as a refuge from poverty also revealed the insidious nature of unconscious bias. From microaggressions to systemic inequities, she witnessed and endured challenges that shaped her mission. Whether it was navigating the doubting glances of peers or experiencing the indignity of being reduced to curiosity because of her hair or skin color, her experiences created a deep resolve to challenge bias and redefine narratives.

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With over 20 years of experience in education, Dr. Freeman now stands at the intersection of advocacy, technology, and science-based strategies. Her work addresses the bias she faced and the systemic barriers impacting marginalized groups today. As an inclusive technology ethical AI leader, she calls for ethical AI frameworks and highlights how algorithms often reflect the very biases society strives to overcome.

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In 2021, she launched Mocha Sprout. She leverages her expertise and experiences to create evidence-based solutions that go beyond surface-level belonging efforts. Her coaching, consulting, workshops, and educational programs empower organizations to develop empathy, disrupt bias, create belonging, and develop cohesive cultures that thrive.

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Through her work, Dr. Freeman has also become a powerful voice in addressing AI bias in education and technology. She is the author of "Unconscious Algorithms," an exploration of how neuroscience and technology intersect with bias, especially for Black girls and women of Gen Z.

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Dr. Freeman is a visionary leader reshaping how organizations think about belonging. Her mission is clear: to challenge assumptions, redefine narratives, and empower marginalized voices. With science at the core of her approach, she drives change, ensuring that belonging isn’t just an ideal but a measurable reality.

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When you think of Dr. Misty D. Freeman, think of a leader on the cutting edge of equity, technology, and culture. A disruptor of bias. An architect of belonging. And a champion for Black girls, women, and neurodivergent individuals.

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