Valeisha Butterfield is one of the world's most renowned women leaders, recognized for her paradigm-shifting impact across tech, entertainment and politics. Valeisha is the founder of SEED Media and State of Women, global platforms dedicated to advancing women and youth culture worldwide.
Her cross-generational impact and influence is award-winning, building and shaping some of the most iconic brands of our time, unlocking opportunity and access for more than 1M next generation leaders and counting.
Valeisha currently serves as a Board Trustee at her alma mater Clark Atlanta University, board member at GRAMMY Global Ventures, Honorary Chair of the GRAMMYs Black Music Collective, and member of the GRAMMYs Television Committee, helping to produce the most highly rated and inclusive GRAMMY awards telecasts in recent history.
Valeisha is the former Vice President of Global Partnerships for Google, Inc., co-President at the Recording Academy / GRAMMYs, Deputy Director of Public Affairs for International Trade in the Obama Administration, and National Youth Vote Director for the Obama for America campaign helping to deliver one of the highest youth voter turnouts in American history.
Valeisha has been honored by ADCOLOR, ADWEEK, Step Up, McDonald's 365, ESSENCE, EBONY Power 100, The Root 100, and others, including landing the cover of Billboard Magazine.
A proud daughter of public servants, graduate of Clark Atlanta University, and devoted mother, Valeisha is redefining leadership and modern business.