Denise Williams

CEO
First Nations Technology Council

Denise Williams leads a theory of change that aims to ensure Indigenous Peoples are leading and competitive in Canada’s technology and innovation sector. She sits on the boards of the Urban Native Youth Association, Vancouver Foundation, Innovate BC and others, and has been recognized by BIV as a Forty under 40 recipient, one of B.C.’s Most Influential Women STEM Stars in 2017 and Women in Technology’s Community Champion in 2016.

FAVOURITE SPORTS TEAM: Red Bull Racing. I-wear-a-jersey-on-race-day level of fan.
BEST HABIT: I walk at least eight kilometres every day.
FAVOURITE BOOK: Emergent Strategy, Adrienne Maree Brown.
GREATEST SUCCESS: The First Nations Technology Council’s impact and the incredible team making it possible.