Elissa O'Dell

Elissa O'Dell is a seasoned entrepreneur and creative strategist who co-founded Huxly, a Shorty Award-winning creative tech studio, in January 2018.1 As Co-Founder and Co-CEO, she leads an all-female team specializing in developing innovative chatbots for platforms like Instagram DM and Messenger, enhancing brand engagement through meaningful conversations.12

With over 13 years of experience in the tech and digital content sectors, Elissa has a diverse background that includes:

1. Co-founding and serving as COO of Elm, Inc., a digital platform for life skills education.1
2. Playing a key role in the viral Kony 2012 campaign at Invisible Children Inc., which garnered 120 million views and raised $14 million.
3. Collaborating with Mia Pokriefka as an Edutainment Content Consultant, working with notable authors and influencers.1

Elissa's expertise spans course creation, marketing strategy, and community engagement.1 She is passionate about fostering deeper connections between brands and their audiences, championing the advancement of women in STEM fields, particularly in AI. Her approach combines cutting-edge technology with a nostalgia-forward human touch, focusing on relationship-building and interactive storytelling.2

Elissa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development from Samford University and is based in Los Angeles, California.3 She is also recognized as a keynote speaker and mental health advocate.4