Avis Yates Rivers

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Technology Concepts Group International
President

Avis Yates Rivers is a pioneering entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience in the information technology industry. She is the CEO and Founder of Technology Concepts Group International, LLC (TCGi), a company specializing in innovative IT, cybersecurity, and supply chain solutions. Avis began her career at Exxon Corporation, where she worked for 11 years before embarking on her entrepreneurial journey.

Her latest venture, the TCGi Foundation, aims to bridge the diversity gap in technology by supporting young Black women pursuing careers in STEM. The foundation provides scholarships, mentoring, and advocacy to ensure they achieve their educational and professional goals.

Recognized for her leadership and community service, Avis has been honored as a White House Champion of Change in STEM. She is also the author of Necessary Inclusion: Embracing the Changing Faces of Technology, advocating for greater participation of women and people of color in the tech industry.

Avis Yates Rivers has earned significant recognition for her contributions and leadership in the technology and business sectors. Here are some of her recent awards:

  • 2024 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist in New Jersey.
  • Named among the 2024 Top 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned Firms in the country.
  • 2024 W.E.W. Entrepreneurial Women of Impact Award and Pillar Award
  • Inducted into the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) Hall of Fame.
  • Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) Hall of Fame Inductee by the American Institute of Diversity and Commerce

In 2024, Avis was celebrated for her innovative contributions and was named in the Forbes Women 50 Over 50 in Innovation. This recognition highlights trailblazing women over 50 who are making a significant impact across various industries globally.

A passionate believer in finding purpose, Avis embodies the principles and practice of being in service. She serves on several boards of directors and is an in-demand global speaker. Learn more at: www.avisyatesrivers.com, www.technologyconcepts.com, www.tcgifoundation.org.

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