Charisse D. Stokes has built her career at the crossroads of technology, innovation, and community leadership. As president of Tidal IT Solutions, she helps government and commercial clients adapt and grow in a rapidly changing digital economy.

She also serves as executive director of TechMGM and leads The Alabama Collective, both dedicated to strengthening Alabama’s tech ecosystem and creating opportunities for minority entrepreneurs.

Her path began at Clemson University, where she studied ceramic engineering, followed by an MBA in finance at Auburn University Montgomery. Commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, Stokes managed large-scale IT projects worldwide.

“I started my career managing diverse teams in high-stakes environments,” she explained.

“That experience g

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