Dr. Shmona Simpson Announced as 2026 Equity in Action Keynote Speaker
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May 12, 2026
Upswing has named Dr. Simpson, Founder and CEO of Paritii, as the keynote speaker for this year’s Student-Driven Retention: Driving Equity & Operational Resilience conference.
Shaping the Future of Higher Education: Board Appointment to Thurgood Marshall College Fund
A recognized leader in technology strategy and transformation, Dr. Shmona Simpson is the Founder and CEO of Paritii, an innovation strategy firm, specializing in technology solutions which advance economic mobility and opportunity for underserved communities.
Shaping the Future of Higher Education: Board Appointment to Thurgood Marshall College Fund
A recognized leader in technology strategy and transformation, Dr. Shmona Simpson is the Founder and CEO of Paritii, an innovation strategy firm, specializing in technology solutions which advance economic mobility and opportunity for underserved communities.
Amy Peterson of Paritii Speaks on Using AI Wisely at AIGC Event
Paritii’s EdTech Practice Lead, Amy Peterson, was recently featured as a speaker at the AIGC: Using AI Wisely event, contributing to an important conversation on the responsible and effective use of generative AI in education.
Amy Peterson of Paritii Speaks on Using AI Wisely at AIGC Event
Paritii’s EdTech Practice Lead, Amy Peterson, was recently featured as a speaker at the AIGC: Using AI Wisely event, contributing to an important conversation on the responsible and effective use of generative AI in education.
Paritii Presents Swyft at Google.org GenAI Accelerator Demo Day
As part of the 2025 Google.org Generative AI Accelerator cohort, Paritii presented Swyft—its AI-powered student success platform—at Demo Day, highlighting its impact on equitable, scalable support in higher education.
Paritii Presents Swyft at Google.org GenAI Accelerator Demo Day
As part of the 2025 Google.org Generative AI Accelerator cohort, Paritii presented Swyft—its AI-powered student success platform—at Demo Day, highlighting its impact on equitable, scalable support in higher education.
Inside Paritii’s AI Innovation Lab at Bowie State: Shaping the Future of AI-Powered Student Advising
Paritii, in collaboration with Bowie State University and Google, convened students and industry leaders for a hands-on AI Innovation Lab focused on equity, student voice, and the future of AI-powered advising through its platform, Swyft.
Inside Paritii’s AI Innovation Lab at Bowie State: Shaping the Future of AI-Powered Student Advising
Paritii, in collaboration with Bowie State University and Google, convened students and industry leaders for a hands-on AI Innovation Lab focused on equity, student voice, and the future of AI-powered advising through its platform, Swyft.
Paritii’s Swyft Earns Spot in Google.org’s 2025 Generative AI Accelerator
Google.org introduced its 2025 Generative AI Accelerator cohort, and Paritii’s Swyft platform has been selected as a flagship project for North America.
Paritii’s Swyft Earns Spot in Google.org’s 2025 Generative AI Accelerator
Google.org introduced its 2025 Generative AI Accelerator cohort, and Paritii’s Swyft platform has been selected as a flagship project for North America.
SwyftRFP (swyftrfp.com) is an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solution, custom fit for higher education, providing seamless procurement support and request for-proposal generation.
SwyftRFP (swyftrfp.com) is an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solution, custom fit for higher education, providing seamless procurement support and request for-proposal generation.
AI, Belonging, and Student Success: Reflections from SXSW EDU
At SXSW EDU, Paritii CEO Dr. Shmona Simpson joined a panel to explore how AI can go beyond efficiency to strengthen human connection and outcomes in higher education.
AI, Belonging, and Student Success: Reflections from SXSW EDU
At SXSW EDU, Paritii CEO Dr. Shmona Simpson joined a panel to explore how AI can go beyond efficiency to strengthen human connection and outcomes in higher education.
AI and Equity: Debunking the Paradox for Institutions
Session focusing on the process of building AI-powered tools with, and for, education institutions using culturally-sustaining content and restorative practices.
AI and Equity: Debunking the Paradox for Institutions
Session focusing on the process of building AI-powered tools with, and for, education institutions using culturally-sustaining content and restorative practices.
Session explores how under-resourced institutions like HBCUs and MSIs can leapfrog legacy tech to adopt equitable, cost-effective solutions—while addressing the risks of an emerging AI divide and the roles of technologists, philanthropy, and public policy in closing it.
Session explores how under-resourced institutions like HBCUs and MSIs can leapfrog legacy tech to adopt equitable, cost-effective solutions—while addressing the risks of an emerging AI divide and the roles of technologists, philanthropy, and public policy in closing it.