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About Nerdy Diva
We deliver world-class research, design, tech training, and content strategy that organizations trust.
We give our clients creative and thoughtful deliverables, a wealth of knowledge and lessons learned, increased access and opportunities, and a multicultural community of relationships for networking. We inspire diverse tech communities by connecting people to design for impact.
We strive to create local and global opportunity, growth, and impact through our work in tech and society. We’re optimistic about our company’s future and will continue our role in leading research, design, training, and content strategy for tech companies, academic institutions, social enterprises, government agencies and more.
A portion of Nerdy Diva’s proceeds supports angel investing in diverse businesses and internship opportunities for underserved people in tech.
Thoughtful experiences for emerging tech
We build thoughtful, delightful, easy-to-use experiences for complex technologies including cloud services, cybersecurity and secrets management, APIs, developer experiences, and more. Contact us to learn how we can partner with your team.
Our Vision
Inspire creative problem solving in tech and society, with a focus on increasing access and opportunity for everyone.
Our Mission
Nerdy Diva is a boutique, Black woman-owned business offering world-class research, design, tech training, and content strategy that organizations trust for growing and scaling into mature businesses with excellent user experience, strategic diversity and inclusion, and investment in growing their community locally and globally.
Our Approach
We use industry best practices and academic research foundations for discovery, design, outcomes, and success across all platforms. We work with tech companies to create intentional businesses that care – about their impact on communities, society, and the world. Nerdy Diva was founded in 2018 and serves clients across the US and globally.
Shanae Chapman
Founder, director
Shanae is the strategic project partner for clients working with the Nerdy Diva team. She leads the areas of business strategy, user research, design, content creation, and training on client projects. She holds degrees from Northeastern University, Saint Louis University and certificates from MIT and Webster University.
Geraldine Lua
Designer
Geraldine is a Microsoft designer by day and also an Illustrator and Entrepreneur. She partners with Nerdy Diva for lab projects and client design projects. She holds an Associate in Arts & Sciences in Graphic Design from County College of Morris and received specialized UI/UX Design training from Thinkful.
Anaya Walker
Designer
Anaya is a Senior at Northwest Missouri State and an aspiring Storyboard Artist. She was an in the inaugural summer internship at Nerdy Diva in 2022. She partners with Nerdy Diva for lab projects and client design projects.
Dan McFarlane
Advisor
Dan is a Project Manager in the Environmental Sector by day. He partners with Nerdy Diva as an ESG Strategist Advisor for advancing sustainable environmental, social, and governance practices as the company grows and expands. He holds degrees in Environmental Science from Saint Louis University, and University of Illinois – Springfield.
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