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'''Eliseo Robles''' (born June 14, 1999) is an Mexican technology entrepreneur, software architect, and executive recognized for founding and scaling technology companies across artificial intelligence, sports analytics, and educational technology. He currently serves as Chief Technology Officer at Nurivatech.ai and as Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Robles Consulting LLC, a Dallas-based technology consultancy specializing in AI systems, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise software development.

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==Early Life and Entrepreneurial Beginnings ==
'''Eliseo Robles''' was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, and spent his formative years across multiple countries, developing a global perspective that would later define his approach to technology and business. His family relocated several times during his childhood—from Mexico to Iowa, then to Saltillo, and later to Mexico City—exposing him to diverse cultures and environments from an early age.
Robles demonstrated exceptional entrepreneurial instincts before reaching high school. At just 13 years old, he founded Shimencraft, a Minecraft gaming server that rapidly grew into one of the most popular independent servers in the community. By age 14, the server was generating over $10,000 per month in revenue and supporting more than 2,000 concurrent players. His success earned him an invitation to Minecon 2014, the official Minecraft convention, where he networked with other young entrepreneurs and game developers—an experience that marked his first significant exposure to building and monetizing online communities at scale.
The Shimencraft venture generated over $200,000 during its operation and taught Robles foundational lessons about community dynamics, user psychology, and sustainable business practices. When he recognized the platform was optimizing for engagement over genuine value, he made the difficult decision to shut it down and refund users—a choice he credits as formative to his ethical approach to technology development.

==International Experience and Education==
Before attending university, Robles pursued international experience through an industrial apprenticeship at LafargeHolcim Europe in Untervaz, Switzerland (2017). The intensive program rotated him through all operational areas of the cement manufacturing facility, including welding and mechanical maintenance, chemical analysis and quality control, safety protocols and controlled blasting operations, railway operations, and IT systems management. Robles was notably the only computer science student selected for a program typically reserved for industrial engineering candidates. The experience instilled a deep appreciation for how complex systems integrate—from raw materials to digital controls—and the importance of precision, safety, and cross-functional collaboration.
During this period, Robles also served as a leader in the Goodwall Ambassador Program in Switzerland, further expanding his international network.
Despite a scheduling oversight that caused him to miss the ACT examination, Robles secured a full academic scholarship to The University of Texas at Dallas, where he studied Computer Science. While his grades suffered due to the demands of building and selling his first company during his undergraduate years, the experience proved invaluable. He has since supplemented his technical education with executive business coursework at Harvard University and Cornell University, bridging the gap between engineering expertise and strategic business leadership.

==Career==
'''Robles Consulting LLC (2017–Present)''' <br>
Robles founded Robles Consulting LLC in September 2017—while still a teenager—to provide end-to-end product and cloud consulting for startups, SMBs, and enterprise teams. The consultancy operates on a shared-risk partnership model, aligning compensation with measurable business outcomes.
Through Robles Consulting, he has delivered more than 30 production systems spanning artificial intelligence, mobile applications, and web platforms. His work includes responsive marketing sites and full-stack SaaS platforms serving over 2 million monthly visitors with sub-200ms page loads; multi-tenant web and mobile applications—reservation engines, nutrition planners, quoting tools, and workflow automation dashboards—that reduced client operating costs by 25–40% on average; DevOps pipelines using Terraform, GitHub Actions, and Kubernetes that compressed release cycles from weeks to same-day deployments; and GPU-optimized AI services powering features such as automated goal-to-action plans and real-time content moderation.
His fractional CTO engagements have included architecture reviews, security hardening, and technical due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and fundraising rounds totaling over $50 million in transaction value. The firm maintains a distributed network of engineers, designers, and data scientists, with internal playbooks adopted by 15+ client teams across five verticals: health and wellness, hospitality, e-commerce, industrial technology, and media.

'''Lumina Education (2018–2020)''' <br>
While pursuing his degree at UT Dallas, Robles co-founded Lumina Education, an educational technology platform designed to serve students in underserved communities across rural Mexico. The platform addressed a critical challenge: delivering quality education to students with limited and intermittent internet connectivity.
Rather than building for ideal infrastructure conditions, Robles engineered Lumina as an offline-first system capable of operating on borrowed smartphones and 2G networks. The platform synchronized educational content when connectivity was available but remained fully functional without it. He designed adaptive learning algorithms that improved student retention rates by 40%, using data analytics to personalize content delivery based on comprehension patterns. A real-time analytics dashboard tracked learning outcomes across 50+ metrics, empowering teachers with actionable insights despite limited technical backgrounds.
The venture won the Inc Monterrey Startup Accelerator in 2017, selected from over 200 applicants. Robles was subsequently invited back as a featured alumni speaker in 2018 to share scaling strategies with new cohorts.
At its peak, Lumina Education served more than 5,000 students across Mexico. Students with no consistent internet access achieved a 67% course completion rate—only marginally lower than the 71% rate among students with reliable connectivity—demonstrating that thoughtful engineering could make infrastructure nearly irrelevant to educational outcomes. The company was successfully acquired by a private education group during Robles's junior year, with the platform expanding to 3x its user base post-acquisition.

'''Charles Schwab (2020–2024)''' <br>
Robles joined Charles Schwab as a Core Technology Services Intern in June 2020, where he built an internal web portal that streamlined server provisioning and database management, reducing manual tasks by 40% for offshore teams. The JavaScript/PHP frontend with SaltStack integration handled 200+ server configurations.
During the internship, Robles won a company-wide intern hackathon with a financial literacy gamification prototype. The victory led to an invitation to join Schwab Charitable's R&D initiative, where he was selected to explore metaverse and gamification technologies to revolutionize financial literacy education for youth audiences. Working as a Java Developer, he developed immersive 3D educational experiences within popular gaming platforms, built microservices connecting educational content APIs with game engines, and collaborated with behavioral scientists and education specialists. The proof-of-concept demonstrated 65% higher engagement rates compared to traditional e-learning approaches.
Impressed by his technical skills and innovation mindset, Schwab leadership offered Robles a contract position during his senior year, which evolved into a full-time Software Engineer role from January 2021 through December 2024. During his tenure, he served as the primary knowledge owner for SSIS, .NET batch processing, and legacy system architecture across multiple business units. He led the migration of critical SSIS packages to modern .NET Core services, reducing batch processing failures by 30%. He mentored 15+ new hires through Schwab's NERD program, creating onboarding documentation and conducting technical training sessions. He collaborated with offshore development teams, providing technical guidance and code reviews, and supported Schwab Charitable initiatives with technical solutions for campaign tracking and donor analytics.
Robles received multiple promotions during his four years at Schwab, recognizing his technical expertise and leadership contributions.

'''Nurivatech.ai and SportFX (2023–Present)''' <br>
In August 2023, Robles joined Nurivatech as the first technical hire and Chief Software Engineer, building the company's entire technical foundation from zero while bootstrapping. He designed and shipped the initial sportFX.ai MVP in four months, validating product-market fit, and architected the core computer vision pipeline from whiteboard concept to processing 70,000+ biomechanical data points in real-time on commodity hardware.
Promoted to Chief Technology Officer in January 2025, Robles now leads an 18-engineer organization spanning computer vision, machine learning, and full-stack development. Under his technical leadership, SportFX has achieved remarkable milestones:
• Patent-pending technology: Invented a computer vision pipeline that extracts 70,000+ biomechanical data points from a single video clip
• Lab-grade precision: Achieved 95% accuracy compared to $500,000 motion capture systems, with sub-60-second turnaround on footage up to 300 fps
• LLM orchestration: Pioneered an AI layer that transforms complex biomechanical physics into real-time, actionable coaching cues
• Strategic partnerships: Forged relationships with MLB clubs, NFL athletes, and leading sports science brands
• Capital efficiency: Reached cash-flow positive pre-launch with zero paid marketing spend
The platform democratizes elite athletic coaching by transforming standard smartphone video into detailed biomechanical analysis, providing athletes, coaches, and parents with insights previously available only through expensive motion capture laboratories. SportFX's AI has been trained on thousands of youth athletes and can detect early biomechanical patterns associated with future injuries—warning signs that often go unnoticed until damage has occurred.

'''Community Building''' <br>
Beyond his primary ventures, Robles has demonstrated a consistent ability to build and nurture online communities. He founded Watch Discord, which grew to become the largest independent watch enthusiast community with over 7,000 members. The community has evolved beyond horology to become a gathering place for founders, designers, engineers, and craftspeople united by an appreciation for precision, craftsmanship, and building things that last.

'''Philosophy and Approach''' <br>
Robles is known for his "crawl, walk, run" methodology—delivering incremental value quickly, building trust through execution, and aligning technology initiatives with strategic business goals from day one. He emphasizes building for constraints rather than ideal conditions, a philosophy born from his experience serving underserved communities with limited infrastructure.
His technical expertise spans artificial intelligence and machine learning systems (including computer vision, natural language processing, predictive analytics, and generative models), DevOps automation with Terraform, GitHub Actions, and Kubernetes, multi-cloud architecture across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, and user-centric product design.

'''Recognition and Affiliations''' <br>
• Inc Monterrey Startup Accelerator Winner (2017) <br>
• Minecon 2014 Attendee <br>
• Charles Schwab Intern Hackathon Winner (2020) <br>
• NVIDIA Inception Program Member (Nurivatech.ai) <br>
• Harvard Business Coursework <br>
• Cornell Business Coursework <br>

==Personal Life==
Robles is based in Dallas, Texas. He maintains interests in luxury timepieces, premium spirits, and high-performance automobiles. He shares his home with JoJo, a Golden Retriever and American Akita mix.

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LaShaya Darisaw

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==Early Life==
LaShaya Darisaw was born and raised in Flint, Michigan. From a young age, she was active in academic and extracurricular pursuits, reflecting an early interest in leadership and community engagement. While in high school, she was a member of Business Professionals of America and earned recognition on the National Honor Roll.
Darisaw continued her involvement in student leadership and advocacy in higher education. She served as a student senator at both Mott Community College and the University of Michigan–Flint. She also participated in the African American Professionals of America at Baker College. Her dedication to academic achievement and social engagement earned her the Martin Luther King Scholarship Award in 2012.
She has earned seven degrees, including a Master of Public Administration, and has received two honorary doctorates. Over more than fifteen years, she has volunteered extensively with social service organizations, further cultivating her commitment to community service and public advocacy.

==Personal Life==
LaShaya Darisaw was born and raised in Flint, Michigan. She maintains a public presence through social media and professional websites, sharing updates on her political, activist, and community work.[^1] Darisaw is known for her continued engagement with local civic and environmental initiatives, including public speaking, organizing, and mentorship programs in Flint and the surrounding region.
She has publicly shared her involvement with community events, vigils, and grassroots campaigns on platforms such as Facebook and her official website, lashaya.org.[^2]
Darisaw is the mother of two children Tiara Darisaw and Taylor Darisaw. She has spoken publicly about her daughters in media interviews including a 2024 Mid Michigan Now report in which Darisaw referenced her daughter while discussing political engagement and community concerns.
Her daughter Tiara has also been publicly visible in local activism. She has attended protests with Darisaw and has spoken at public demonstrations including the 2021 “Death to Profit Over People” mock funeral event in Lansing where Flint residents protested a proposed asphalt plant. Darisaw and Tiara have appeared together in additional public forums such as panel discussions and were the opening speakers for the 2018 Society of Environmental Journalists conference an event documented by the organization.
Darisaw has spoken in public settings about becoming a mother as a teenager and has connected that experience to her commitment to advocacy and community education.
She has also identified herself publicly as a first generation college student. In several public talks and social posts she has acknowledged experiencing periods of homelessness earlier in life and has described those experiences as foundational to her later policy interests in housing stability and economic equity. Publicly verifiable social media accounts (e.g., Facebook).

== Activism and Public Advocacy ==
LaShaya Darisaw has been a high‑impact organizer and advocate in Michigan since 2014, particularly in Flint, where her work centers on environmental justice, public health, racial equity, and community empowerment.
She served as the Flint Organizing Director for Michigan United, a grassroots organization affiliated with People’s Action. People's Action In that role she coordinated community engagement, political organizing, and environmental justice campaigns.
During the Flint water crisis, Darisaw was a vocal voice calling out systemic environmental racism. She worked with Flint residents and local officials to analyze and expose the city’s water contracts, and she emphasized how government failures disproportionately harmed low-income and Black neighborhoods. People's Action+2The Independent+2
She has pushed for structural change in Flint by advocating for the recognition of racism as a public health crisis, and by supporting the establishment of a police advisory council. According to public comments she submitted to a White House environmental equity council, she framed the opposition to the Ajax asphalt plant as not only an environmental issue, but a civil rights one. Regulations.gov
Darisaw has also been active in local community protests and legal actions. In 2021, she spoke out against the proposed Ajax hot‑mix asphalt plant, criticizing its air pollution risks and proximity to public housing. BIN: Black Information Network+2Earthjustice+2 According to Earthjustice, she was part of a coalition of Flint groups that challenged the plant’s permit through civil rights and environmental law mechanisms. Earthjustice+2Earthjustice+2
In 2024, she helped lead the 10‑Year Commemoration Committee for the Flint water crisis. During a multi-day march and vigil, she delivered a keynote call for justice, demanding accountability, continuous infrastructure repair, and public health protections. People's Tribune
Beyond organizing on environmental issues, she has done broad-based community advocacy in social justice. Her involvement in Michigan Liberation (as a former board president) and her long-term volunteer work with social service organizations reflect a commitment to political education, systemic reform, and healing in marginalized communities.

== Political Career ==
Mount Morris City Council
In 2024, LaShaya Darisaw was elected as an at‑large member of the Mount Morris City Council in Michigan. She was appointed to the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission Alliance the same year. On council, Darisaw has continued to advocate for environmental justice and public health initiatives, and she motioned and voted to establish a Junior Firefighters program for the city of Mount Morris, providing youth with opportunities to engage in public safety and civic service. (cityofmtmorris.org)
Her election was publicly endorsed by Michigan United Action,
2018 Michigan House Campaign
Darisaw ran as a Democratic candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 49, in 2018. Her campaign emphasized government accountability, environmental justice, and community engagement. She received endorsements from Planned Parenthood during the primary election. (eastvillagemagazine.org) As well as the Michigan Democratic Party’s Progressive Caucus, environmental activist and Flint water advocate Melissa Mays, and local community leaders.
Although she did not win the primary, her campaign attracted local media attention and highlighted her focus on social equity, environmental policy, and public engagement. (ballotpedia.org)

== Policy and Advocacy Focus ==
LaShaya Darisaw’s policy agenda centers on environmental justice, public health, racial equity, and community empowerment. Her advocacy is deeply tied to her organizing work with several coalitions and grassroots groups, including Michigan United, People’s Action, and coalitions opposing environmental hazards in Flint.
As Flint Organizing Director for Michigan United, Darisaw has worked on campaigns demanding accountability for contaminated water and ensuring that long‑term infrastructure investment serves the community rather than private interests. People's Action

She has pushed for national and federal recognition of environmental racism. In 2021, she submitted written testimony to the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council, calling on federal officials to prioritize communities exposed to environmental harm.

Darisaw has also played a central role in local environmental justice actions, such as the coalition against the proposed Ajax asphalt plant. As a Michigan United organizer, she publicly criticized the plant’s potential health impact on Flint residents and helped mobilize community resistance. Poor People's Campaign

Her advocacy has bridged together organizing, government engagement, and coalition-building. Through her work she has helped raise awareness of systemic inequities in Flint — especially around corporate and governmental accountability — and has sought sustainable policy solutions that center justice and equity.

== Media Coverage ==
LaShaya Darisaw has attracted significant coverage across national and international media, public radio, online platforms, and local outlets for her activism, organizing, and public service — particularly on environmental justice, the Flint water crisis, and civic engagement.
Darisaw has appeared in Michael Moore’s documentary Fahrenheit 11/9 (2018), which addresses contemporary political and social issues including the Flint water crisis; her appearance is verifiable by viewing the film.
She has been featured on MSNBC, including All In with Chris Hayes, discussing Flint water issues and civic engagement. She appeared on The Young Turks (TYT) discussing Flint and broader justice issues.
Her international visibility includes a profile in the New Zealand Listener in the article “Trump Land,” highlighting her environmental justice activism.
In Politico, Darisaw was featured as part of a cohort of Flint mothers visiting Hoosick Falls, New York, sharing advocacy strategies for communities affected by water contamination. Coverage by the Times Union emphasized solidarity between Flint and other environmental justice communities. WAMC Public Radio similarly reported on her commentary during the Hoosick Falls visit, citing her insights into cross-community organizing. The Manchester Journal documented her participation, highlighting grassroots advocacy.
The Seattle Times referenced her activism in broader reporting on Flint politics, including civic mobilization following the water crisis. FOX 2 Detroit reported on her political engagement and activism in Flint and Michigan. ABC 12 covered her organizing with Michigan United, specifically calls for independent water testing in Flint. ABC 17 News reported her participation in a vigil protesting a proposed asphalt plant, linking her environmental justice work to public health and policy action.
On public radio, Darisaw was quoted in a widely syndicated Michigan Radio / NPR segment (2018) titled “In Flint, Residents Scramble To Get The Last Cases Of State‑Provided Bottled Water”, which was broadcast on All Things Considered (Weekend), KCUR, North Country Public Radio, KNKX, WRVO, WRKF, and WFSU. She discussed community mistrust of Flint’s water system despite official assurances.
Her testimony to the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council in 2021 is included in public records, addressing systemic environmental racism and federal accountability in communities facing environmental harm.
Community-focused publications have also documented her organizing: People’s Tribune quoted her as a lead organizer in the 10‑year commemoration march for the Flint water crisis, highlighting her role in infrastructure accountability and justice. Flint Beat reported on a candlelight vigil she helped organize, noting the event’s symbolic connection to Flint’s protest history and labor legacy.
Her environmental justice work aligns with nonprofit advocacy: NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) coverage cites Flint organizing efforts aligned with her initiatives.

== Social Profiles ==
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LaShaya Darisaw

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==Early Life==
LaShaya Darisaw was born and raised in Flint, Michigan. From a young age, she was active in academic and extracurricular pursuits, reflecting an early interest in leadership and community engagement. While in high school, she was a member of Business Professionals of America and earned recognition on the National Honor Roll.
Darisaw continued her involvement in student leadership and advocacy in higher education. She served as a student senator at both Mott Community College and the University of Michigan–Flint. She also participated in the African American Professionals of America at Baker College. Her dedication to academic achievement and social engagement earned her the Martin Luther King Scholarship Award in 2012.
She has earned seven degrees, including a Master of Public Administration, and has received two honorary doctorates. Over more than fifteen years, she has volunteered extensively with social service organizations, further cultivating her commitment to community service and public advocacy.

==Personal Life==
LaShaya Darisaw was born and raised in Flint, Michigan. She maintains a public presence through social media and professional websites, sharing updates on her political, activist, and community work.[^1] Darisaw is known for her continued engagement with local civic and environmental initiatives, including public speaking, organizing, and mentorship programs in Flint and the surrounding region.
She has publicly shared her involvement with community events, vigils, and grassroots campaigns on platforms such as Facebook and her official website, lashaya.org.[^2]
Darisaw is the mother of two children Tiara Darisaw and Taylor Darisaw. She has spoken publicly about her daughters in media interviews including a 2024 Mid Michigan Now report in which Darisaw referenced her daughter while discussing political engagement and community concerns.
Her daughter Tiara has also been publicly visible in local activism. She has attended protests with Darisaw and has spoken at public demonstrations including the 2021 “Death to Profit Over People” mock funeral event in Lansing where Flint residents protested a proposed asphalt plant. Darisaw and Tiara have appeared together in additional public forums such as panel discussions and were the opening speakers for the 2018 Society of Environmental Journalists conference an event documented by the organization.
Darisaw has spoken in public settings about becoming a mother as a teenager and has connected that experience to her commitment to advocacy and community education.
She has also identified herself publicly as a first generation college student. In several public talks and social posts she has acknowledged experiencing periods of homelessness earlier in life and has described those experiences as foundational to her later policy interests in housing stability and economic equity. Publicly verifiable social media accounts (e.g., Facebook).

== Activism and Public Advocacy ==
LaShaya Darisaw has been a high‑impact organizer and advocate in Michigan since 2014, particularly in Flint, where her work centers on environmental justice, public health, racial equity, and community empowerment.
She served as the Flint Organizing Director for Michigan United, a grassroots organization affiliated with People’s Action. People's Action In that role she coordinated community engagement, political organizing, and environmental justice campaigns.
During the Flint water crisis, Darisaw was a vocal voice calling out systemic environmental racism. She worked with Flint residents and local officials to analyze and expose the city’s water contracts, and she emphasized how government failures disproportionately harmed low-income and Black neighborhoods. People's Action+2The Independent+2
She has pushed for structural change in Flint by advocating for the recognition of racism as a public health crisis, and by supporting the establishment of a police advisory council. According to public comments she submitted to a White House environmental equity council, she framed the opposition to the Ajax asphalt plant as not only an environmental issue, but a civil rights one. Regulations.gov
Darisaw has also been active in local community protests and legal actions. In 2021, she spoke out against the proposed Ajax hot‑mix asphalt plant, criticizing its air pollution risks and proximity to public housing. BIN: Black Information Network+2Earthjustice+2 According to Earthjustice, she was part of a coalition of Flint groups that challenged the plant’s permit through civil rights and environmental law mechanisms. Earthjustice+2Earthjustice+2
In 2024, she helped lead the 10‑Year Commemoration Committee for the Flint water crisis. During a multi-day march and vigil, she delivered a keynote call for justice, demanding accountability, continuous infrastructure repair, and public health protections. People's Tribune
Beyond organizing on environmental issues, she has done broad-based community advocacy in social justice. Her involvement in Michigan Liberation (as a former board president) and her long-term volunteer work with social service organizations reflect a commitment to political education, systemic reform, and healing in marginalized communities.

== Political Career ==
Mount Morris City Council
In 2024, LaShaya Darisaw was elected as an at‑large member of the Mount Morris City Council in Michigan. She was appointed to the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission Alliance the same year. On council, Darisaw has continued to advocate for environmental justice and public health initiatives, and she motioned and voted to establish a Junior Firefighters program for the city of Mount Morris, providing youth with opportunities to engage in public safety and civic service. (cityofmtmorris.org)
Her election was publicly endorsed by Michigan United Action,
2018 Michigan House Campaign
Darisaw ran as a Democratic candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 49, in 2018. Her campaign emphasized government accountability, environmental justice, and community engagement. She received endorsements from Planned Parenthood during the primary election. (eastvillagemagazine.org) As well as the Michigan Democratic Party’s Progressive Caucus, environmental activist and Flint water advocate Melissa Mays, and local community leaders.
Although she did not win the primary, her campaign attracted local media attention and highlighted her focus on social equity, environmental policy, and public engagement. (ballotpedia.org)

== Policy and Advocacy Focus ==
LaShaya Darisaw’s policy agenda centers on environmental justice, public health, racial equity, and community empowerment. Her advocacy is deeply tied to her organizing work with several coalitions and grassroots groups, including Michigan United, People’s Action, and coalitions opposing environmental hazards in Flint.
As Flint Organizing Director for Michigan United, Darisaw has worked on campaigns demanding accountability for contaminated water and ensuring that long‑term infrastructure investment serves the community rather than private interests. People's Action

She has pushed for national and federal recognition of environmental racism. In 2021, she submitted written testimony to the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council, calling on federal officials to prioritize communities exposed to environmental harm.

Darisaw has also played a central role in local environmental justice actions, such as the coalition against the proposed Ajax asphalt plant. As a Michigan United organizer, she publicly criticized the plant’s potential health impact on Flint residents and helped mobilize community resistance. Poor People's Campaign

Her advocacy has bridged together organizing, government engagement, and coalition-building. Through her work she has helped raise awareness of systemic inequities in Flint — especially around corporate and governmental accountability — and has sought sustainable policy solutions that center justice and equity.

== Media Coverage ==
LaShaya Darisaw has attracted significant coverage across national and international media, public radio, online platforms, and local outlets for her activism, organizing, and public service — particularly on environmental justice, the Flint water crisis, and civic engagement.
Darisaw has appeared in Michael Moore’s documentary Fahrenheit 11/9 (2018), which addresses contemporary political and social issues including the Flint water crisis; her appearance is verifiable by viewing the film.
She has been featured on MSNBC, including All In with Chris Hayes, discussing Flint water issues and civic engagement. She appeared on The Young Turks (TYT) discussing Flint and broader justice issues.
Her international visibility includes a profile in the New Zealand Listener in the article “Trump Land,” highlighting her environmental justice activism.
In Politico, Darisaw was featured as part of a cohort of Flint mothers visiting Hoosick Falls, New York, sharing advocacy strategies for communities affected by water contamination. Coverage by the Times Union emphasized solidarity between Flint and other environmental justice communities. WAMC Public Radio similarly reported on her commentary during the Hoosick Falls visit, citing her insights into cross-community organizing. The Manchester Journal documented her participation, highlighting grassroots advocacy.
The Seattle Times referenced her activism in broader reporting on Flint politics, including civic mobilization following the water crisis. FOX 2 Detroit reported on her political engagement and activism in Flint and Michigan. ABC 12 covered her organizing with Michigan United, specifically calls for independent water testing in Flint. ABC 17 News reported her participation in a vigil protesting a proposed asphalt plant, linking her environmental justice work to public health and policy action.
On public radio, Darisaw was quoted in a widely syndicated Michigan Radio / NPR segment (2018) titled “In Flint, Residents Scramble To Get The Last Cases Of State‑Provided Bottled Water”, which was broadcast on All Things Considered (Weekend), KCUR, North Country Public Radio, KNKX, WRVO, WRKF, and WFSU. She discussed community mistrust of Flint’s water system despite official assurances.
Her testimony to the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council in 2021 is included in public records, addressing systemic environmental racism and federal accountability in communities facing environmental harm.
Community-focused publications have also documented her organizing: People’s Tribune quoted her as a lead organizer in the 10‑year commemoration march for the Flint water crisis, highlighting her role in infrastructure accountability and justice. Flint Beat reported on a candlelight vigil she helped organize, noting the event’s symbolic connection to Flint’s protest history and labor legacy.
Her environmental justice work aligns with nonprofit advocacy: NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) coverage cites Flint organizing efforts aligned with her initiatives.

== Social Profiles ==
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Darisaw continued her involvement in student leadership and advocacy in higher education. She served as a student senator at both Mott Community College and the University of Michigan–Flint. She also participated in the African American Professionals of America at Baker College. Her dedication to academic achievement and social engagement earned her the Martin Luther King Scholarship Award in 2012.
She has earned seven degrees, including a Master of Public Administration, and has received two honorary doctorates. Over more than fifteen years, she has volunteered extensively with social service organizations, further cultivating her commitment to community service and public advocacy.

==Personal Life==
LaShaya Darisaw was born and raised in Flint, Michigan. She maintains a public presence through social media and professional websites, sharing updates on her political, activist, and community work.[^1] Darisaw is known for her continued engagement with local civic and environmental initiatives, including public speaking, organizing, and mentorship programs in Flint and the surrounding region.
She has publicly shared her involvement with community events, vigils, and grassroots campaigns on platforms such as Facebook and her official website, lashaya.org.[^2]
Darisaw is the mother of two children Tiara Darisaw and Taylor Darisaw. She has spoken publicly about her daughters in media interviews including a 2024 Mid Michigan Now report in which Darisaw referenced her daughter while discussing political engagement and community concerns.
Her daughter Tiara has also been publicly visible in local activism. She has attended protests with Darisaw and has spoken at public demonstrations including the 2021 “Death to Profit Over People” mock funeral event in Lansing where Flint residents protested a proposed asphalt plant. Darisaw and Tiara have appeared together in additional public forums such as panel discussions and were the opening speakers for the 2018 Society of Environmental Journalists conference an event documented by the organization.
Darisaw has spoken in public settings about becoming a mother as a teenager and has connected that experience to her commitment to advocacy and community education.
She has also identified herself publicly as a first generation college student. In several public talks and social posts she has acknowledged experiencing periods of homelessness earlier in life and has described those experiences as foundational to her later policy interests in housing stability and economic equity. Publicly verifiable social media accounts (e.g., Facebook).

== Activism and Public Advocacy ==
LaShaya Darisaw has been a high‑impact organizer and advocate in Michigan since 2014, particularly in Flint, where her work centers on environmental justice, public health, racial equity, and community empowerment.
She served as the Flint Organizing Director for Michigan United, a grassroots organization affiliated with People’s Action. People's Action In that role she coordinated community engagement, political organizing, and environmental justice campaigns.
During the Flint water crisis, Darisaw was a vocal voice calling out systemic environmental racism. She worked with Flint residents and local officials to analyze and expose the city’s water contracts, and she emphasized how government failures disproportionately harmed low-income and Black neighborhoods. People's Action+2The Independent+2
She has pushed for structural change in Flint by advocating for the recognition of racism as a public health crisis, and by supporting the establishment of a police advisory council. According to public comments she submitted to a White House environmental equity council, she framed the opposition to the Ajax asphalt plant as not only an environmental issue, but a civil rights one. Regulations.gov
Darisaw has also been active in local community protests and legal actions. In 2021, she spoke out against the proposed Ajax hot‑mix asphalt plant, criticizing its air pollution risks and proximity to public housing. BIN: Black Information Network+2Earthjustice+2 According to Earthjustice, she was part of a coalition of Flint groups that challenged the plant’s permit through civil rights and environmental law mechanisms. Earthjustice+2Earthjustice+2
In 2024, she helped lead the 10‑Year Commemoration Committee for the Flint water crisis. During a multi-day march and vigil, she delivered a keynote call for justice, demanding accountability, continuous infrastructure repair, and public health protections. People's Tribune
Beyond organizing on environmental issues, she has done broad-based community advocacy in social justice. Her involvement in Michigan Liberation (as a former board president) and her long-term volunteer work with social service organizations reflect a commitment to political education, systemic reform, and healing in marginalized communities.

== Political Career ==
Mount Morris City Council
In 2024, LaShaya Darisaw was elected as an at‑large member of the Mount Morris City Council in Michigan. She was appointed to the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission Alliance the same year. On council, Darisaw has continued to advocate for environmental justice and public health initiatives, and she motioned and voted to establish a Junior Firefighters program for the city of Mount Morris, providing youth with opportunities to engage in public safety and civic service. (cityofmtmorris.org)
Her election was publicly endorsed by Michigan United Action,
2018 Michigan House Campaign
Darisaw ran as a Democratic candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 49, in 2018. Her campaign emphasized government accountability, environmental justice, and community engagement. She received endorsements from Planned Parenthood during the primary election. (eastvillagemagazine.org) As well as the Michigan Democratic Party’s Progressive Caucus, environmental activist and Flint water advocate Melissa Mays, and local community leaders.
Although she did not win the primary, her campaign attracted local media attention and highlighted her focus on social equity, environmental policy, and public engagement. (ballotpedia.org)

== Policy and Advocacy Focus ==
LaShaya Darisaw’s policy agenda centers on environmental justice, public health, racial equity, and community empowerment. Her advocacy is deeply tied to her organizing work with several coalitions and grassroots groups, including Michigan United, People’s Action, and coalitions opposing environmental hazards in Flint.
As Flint Organizing Director for Michigan United, Darisaw has worked on campaigns demanding accountability for contaminated water and ensuring that long‑term infrastructure investment serves the community rather than private interests. People's Action

She has pushed for national and federal recognition of environmental racism. In 2021, she submitted written testimony to the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council, calling on federal officials to prioritize communities exposed to environmental harm.

Darisaw has also played a central role in local environmental justice actions, such as the coalition against the proposed Ajax asphalt plant. As a Michigan United organizer, she publicly criticized the plant’s potential health impact on Flint residents and helped mobilize community resistance. Poor People's Campaign

Her advocacy has bridged together organizing, government engagement, and coalition-building. Through her work she has helped raise awareness of systemic inequities in Flint — especially around corporate and governmental accountability — and has sought sustainable policy solutions that center justice and equity.

== Media Coverage ==
LaShaya Darisaw has attracted significant coverage across national and international media, public radio, online platforms, and local outlets for her activism, organizing, and public service — particularly on environmental justice, the Flint water crisis, and civic engagement.
Darisaw has appeared in Michael Moore’s documentary Fahrenheit 11/9 (2018), which addresses contemporary political and social issues including the Flint water crisis; her appearance is verifiable by viewing the film.
She has been featured on MSNBC, including All In with Chris Hayes, discussing Flint water issues and civic engagement. She appeared on The Young Turks (TYT) discussing Flint and broader justice issues.
Her international visibility includes a profile in the New Zealand Listener in the article “Trump Land,” highlighting her environmental justice activism.
In Politico, Darisaw was featured as part of a cohort of Flint mothers visiting Hoosick Falls, New York, sharing advocacy strategies for communities affected by water contamination. Coverage by the Times Union emphasized solidarity between Flint and other environmental justice communities. WAMC Public Radio similarly reported on her commentary during the Hoosick Falls visit, citing her insights into cross-community organizing. The Manchester Journal documented her participation, highlighting grassroots advocacy.
The Seattle Times referenced her activism in broader reporting on Flint politics, including civic mobilization following the water crisis. FOX 2 Detroit reported on her political engagement and activism in Flint and Michigan. ABC 12 covered her organizing with Michigan United, specifically calls for independent water testing in Flint. ABC 17 News reported her participation in a vigil protesting a proposed asphalt plant, linking her environmental justice work to public health and policy action.
On public radio, Darisaw was quoted in a widely syndicated Michigan Radio / NPR segment (2018) titled “In Flint, Residents Scramble To Get The Last Cases Of State‑Provided Bottled Water”, which was broadcast on All Things Considered (Weekend), KCUR, North Country Public Radio, KNKX, WRVO, WRKF, and WFSU. She discussed community mistrust of Flint’s water system despite official assurances.
Her testimony to the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council in 2021 is included in public records, addressing systemic environmental racism and federal accountability in communities facing environmental harm.
Community-focused publications have also documented her organizing: People’s Tribune quoted her as a lead organizer in the 10‑year commemoration march for the Flint water crisis, highlighting her role in infrastructure accountability and justice. Flint Beat reported on a candlelight vigil she helped organize, noting the event’s symbolic connection to Flint’s protest history and labor legacy.
Her environmental justice work aligns with nonprofit advocacy: NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) coverage cites Flint organizing efforts aligned with her initiatives.

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