Innovative Recipes with Tech Visionary Dr. Nadia Johnson

In this episode of "Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders," host Charlie welcomes Dr. Nadiyah Johnson, CEO of the Milky Way Tech Hub and Jet Constellations. Video link is here -  https://youtu.be/JpQoNoYkqIU 

Listen as Nadiyah shares her inspiring journey from a curious child passionate about puzzles to a tech visionary driving Milwaukee’s future as a thriving tech hub for black and brown communities.

Nadiyah discusses her early influences, her unexpected path into computer science, and her family's pivotal role in nurturing her potential. Through heartwarming stories, she emphasizes the importance of representation in shaping her career and vision.

During the cooking segment, a surprise visitor arrived. Milwaukee Public Library Foundation’s Director of Philanthropy, Antoine Carter, and a previous guest on the show arrived as they were in the middle of cooking.

As the trio cooks up a copycat version of Taco Bell’s Crunchwrap Supreme, Nadiyah shares insights on the tech landscape, AI's transformative impact, and her commitment to empowering underrepresented communities in STEM.