La Keisha Landrum Pierre

La Keisha Landrum Pierre is a seasoned entrepreneur and leader with extensive experience in the investment and media sectors. As General Partner and Co-Founder of Emmeline Ventures, Landrum Pierre advocates for female-founded, tech-enabled startups. In addition, Landrum Pierre serves as Co-Founder and Executive Chairwoman of Civic Media Lab, focusing on advancing democratic processes. Previously, Landrum Pierre held the position of Chairwoman and former CEO at Sahara Reporters Media Group, a prominent digital media platform in West Africa. Furthering investment initiatives, Landrum Pierre is Managing Director and Co-Founder of NLA Ventures, aiming to diversify entrepreneurial investment. Earlier roles include Board Member and former COO of The Harbus News Corporation, Senior Research Associate at Harvard Kennedy School, and various research positions at Harvard University and NPR. Landrum Pierre holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Loyola Marymount University and is an alumna of Harvard University.