Anne-Marie Imafidon’s claim to fame is not limited to the fact that she was the youngest person ever to have graduated A-levels at the mere age of 11, or that she’s the youngest person to earn a Master’s degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Oxford at 20. It instead extends to the fact that she now works tirelessly to induct women all over into the world of STEM. Finding one’s place in this male-dominated industry can be so hard, but because of Anne-Marie’s efforts, it might just be easier for women to achieve their goals. The Co-founder, CEO and Head Stemette at Stemettes since 2013, Anne-Marie is now available to speak at a range of events about the importance of diversity.
Having worked at some of the biggest companies in the world such as Deutsche Bank, Hewlett-Packard, Goldman Sachs, Lehman Brothers and many others, Anne-Marie’s resume is one that could blow you away. Just as easily Anne-Marie’s work at Stemettes is also mind-blowing, seeing that throughout her time she has been able to teach 60,000 girls her philosophy and vision for a diverse and balanced science and tech community, through her workshops, public events and incubators all over the UK. She hopes that this unique, fun perspective to STEM concepts helps girls pursue a career in the field.
Anne-Marie is also a gifted writer and her debut book ‘She’s in CTRL’ which is a guidebook that encourages women to take back the field of technology was released in 2022. She was made the Judge of the 2019 Baille Gifforf Non-Fiction Prize and happens to be a host of Evening Standard's ‘Women Tech Charge’ podcast. Her work as Board Member and Advisor for various organisations has been recognised and rewarded and Anne-Marie accepted the honour of the MBE title in 2017 for her service young women and the STEM sector. She was also voted the Most Influential Woman in Tech in the UK by Computer Weekly in 2020. A TV personality now too, Anne-Marie stepped in to cover for Rachel Riley as the co-presenter of Channel 4’s Countdown and has completed 60 episodes as its Arithmetician.
A Visiting Professor at the University of Sunderland, Anne-Marie has received Honorary Doctorates from Open University, Glasgow Caledonian University, Kent University, Bristol University & Coventry University and an Honorary Fellowship at Keble College, Oxford. From being a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts to her position as Board Member of DCMS Digital Skills Partnership, Anne-Marie’s talents are nothing short of awe-inspiring. She is now available to give her audiences a little more insight into her mind, views, and beliefs when hired as a speaker at a range of events. She has had the experience of speaking at high-profile events such as conferences at Facebook, ASOS, Google, SXSW and the Founders Forum. An advocate for diversity and inclusion, Anne-Marie Imafidon will undoubtedly make an excellent speaker at your upcoming event. Hire her today!
