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Knatokie Ford

Founder and CEO of Fly Sci Enterprise; Former Senior Policy Advisor at the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP)

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Knatokie Ford Biography

Dr. Knatokie Ford is Founder and CEO of Fly Sci® Enterprise, an education and media consulting organization focused on leveraging the power of storytelling to promote social change, particularly in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. A dynamic and inspiring speaker, Dr. Ford is an international advocate for equity and inclusion in education, media, and STEM careers, and has shared her work and compelling story throughout the United States and around the world.

As a biomedical scientist and social entrepreneur, she has worked with a number of leading organizations. She served as a science consultant on Netflix’s Ada Twist, Scientist, and consulted on development of Eureka! on Disney Junior. Dr. Ford also oversaw development of YouTube’s first-ever “Creating Inclusive Content” course and Inclusion Driver. In addition, she served as an Executive Advisor for the Association of National Advertisers’ SeeHer movement where she spearheaded the launch of #WriteHerRight, which provides resources to support storytellers’ efforts to integrate more authentic depictions of women into their work. In this capacity, she co-led SeeHer’s efforts to collaborate with major television networks, including the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) and NBCUniversal Telemundo, to build intersectional tools to mitigate gender bias in media and highlight best practices in order to drive positive change.

Dr. Ford previously served as a Senior Policy Advisor at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) during the Obama Administration. In this role, she oversaw development and implementation of the “Image of STEM” project. Listed in the top 100 S&T accomplishments of the Obama Administration, the Image of STEM project was a national initiative designed to raise visibility and improve the image of STEM fields and careers in order to help promote diversity in the STEM workforce. From 2012-2014, Dr. Ford served as a AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow at OSTP with the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). In this capacity, she managed concurrent projects on education technology and improving the nation’s healthcare system, in addition to working with OSTP’s STEM inclusion team.

Prior to working in the Obama Administration, Dr. Ford was a postdoctoral fellow at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA. She also spent time in Los Angeles where she had the opportunity to work in the entertainment industry and serve as a middle school teacher in an underserved community.

Dr. Ford has served on the Barbie Global Advisory Council, YouTube Kids Global Advisory Committee, and the Toy Association’s STEM/STEAM Strategic Leadership Committee. She was a nominee in the “Shero” category of the inaugural Women’s Choice Awards and is featured in the “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!” book by Beverly Bond. Dr. Ford received her PhD in Experimental Pathology from Harvard University and her BS/MS in Chemistry/Biological Chemistry from Clark Atlanta University. Regis College awarded Dr. Ford an honorary doctorate of science.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 12/21/2023.

Knatokie Ford Speaking Topics

  • OVERCOME IMPOSTER SYNDROME & LIVE YOUR LEGEND

    On the heels of achievement, it is not uncommon for people to feel like they just got “lucky” or that they do not deserve to be where they are. This is known as the imposter syndrome, which is typically associated with an inability to internalize accomplishments and a persistent fear of being exposed as a "fraud." Imposter syndrome can not only reduce confidence, but also impact performance. I discuss broader implications and prevalence of imposter experiences and share my own journey grappling with this “inner hater” as a graduate student at Harvard and even the White House. I also highlight tactics I have employed to overcome and manage imposter feelings, which have empowered me to persevere in the face of challenges in service of connecting with my highest self to live out my legend!

  • Dream Chasing

    "Dreams are like stars. You may never touch them, but if you follow them, they will lead you to your destiny.” Our resumes are the highlight reels of our careers, but the most interesting parts of our journeys often lie in periods of challenge and trials that catalyze the conversion of potential to growth and prompt us to reimagine what success means to us. The fear of failure is one of the biggest barriers to success. I share the authentic and vulnerable behind-the-scenes account of how I have faced fear head on in pursuit of my dreams. From taking a leave from my PhD program at Harvard to move to Hollywood, to turning down “safe” jobs and enduring unemployment to pursue my dream project full time. I have embodied a “high risk, high reward” mentality as I have navigated my career trajectory, which has taught me some powerful lessons.

Knatokie Ford Videos

  • Dr. Knatokie Ford - American College of Education 2022 Commencement
    Dr. Knatokie Ford - American College of Education 2022 Commencement
    The keynote speaker at the American College of Education 2022 Commencement was Dr. Knatokie Ford. Dr. Ford is the founder and CEO of Fly Sci...
  • Dr. Knatokie Ford: Fostering Equity and Inclusion in STEM Society
    Dr. Knatokie Ford: Fostering Equity and Inclusion in STEM Society
    Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) is a collaborative cross-disciplinary nonprofit biomedical research organization based in Seattle. In 2020, ISB...
  • Walden University 63rd Commencement Speaker: Dr. Knatokie Ford
    Walden University 63rd Commencement Speaker: Dr. Knatokie Ford
    Dr. Knatokie Ford served as the Green Ceremony Winter 2020 Commencement speaker. Dr. Ford is founder and CEO of Fly Sci™ Enterprise, an education...
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