About
Dr. Curtis joins Maydm most recently from the Milwaukee Tech Hub where she served as Director of Growth Engagement Manager, overseeing technology ecosystem programming, stakeholder partnerships, and community initiatives across Milwaukee's growing tech sector. In addition, she is the Founder and CEO of the Pink Hustle Consulting Firm where she leads her consulting and coaching company helping female entrepreneurs scale businesses using her proprietary SCALE Framework™ and Curtis Method™.
She holds a Doctor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship and Emotional Intelligence, From Colorado Technical University a MA in Educational/Instructional Technology from Alverno College and an MBA from Cardinal Strich, and a B.A. in English from Tennessee State University. She is also deeply connected to the community leading and engaging across several organizations. She founded the Black Women in Tech Awards Breakfast in Milwaukee, Hosted the InnovationHer Tech Summit at the Madison Black Business Hub as well as, the Latinas in Tech awards Breakfast. She is passionate about and deeply connected to Maydm’s mission.
"When I think about what drew me to Maydm, my daughter comes to mind immediately.
My daughter, Ashlynne - 16, holds a 4.0, and wants to be an architectural designer. She is exactly who Maydm is built for. When I walk into this organization, I don't see a program. I see her future. And I refuse to lead that mission with anything less than everything I have.
To the families, the students, the partners, and the Madison community — I am ready. I am grounded. And I am inviting every single one of you to walk into this next chapter with us. The best of Maydm is still ahead."
Contact
Phone: (608) 598-0125
Email: shakkiah.curtis@maydm.org