The Alabama Collective aims to expand and enhance tech, innovation, and entrepreneurial programs in Alabama. By fostering growth and broadening opportunities within the state’s tech and entrepreneurial landscape, we are creating a hub for emerging tech talent and entrepreneurs while preserving the existing infrastructure essential to economic prosperity.
Purpose
Guided by the principles of Expose, Educate, Engage, and Empower, has made transformative strides in building a robust tech and entrepreneurial ecosystem across Alabama’s HBCUs.
Our programs are designed to foster a sustainable pipeline of skilled professionals who are well-prepared to contribute to Alabama’s innovation economy.
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Meet Our Leaders
These leaders are catalysts driving change, harnessing their expertise and passion to reshape Alabama’s technological and entrepreneurial landscape. Their collaborative efforts have been crucial in building and nurturing a community where innovation thrives and opportunities are accessible to all.
Charisse Stokes
Executive Director The Alabama Collective
Stephanie Baggage
Program Director The Alabama Collective
Marcus Shaw
Founding Director Montgomery TechLab
Deon Gordon
CEO Tech Birmingham
Dr. Nichole Thompson
Executive Director SBOSS
Waymond Jackson
CEO EdFarm
Empowering Alabama’s HBCUs, Entrepreneurs, and Innovators.
impact at a glance
The Alabama Collective (TAC) is building a more inclusive, tech-driven economy across Alabama. Guided by the principles of Expose, Educate, Engage, and Empower, TAC connects talent, training, and opportunity—helping students, founders, and communities transform ideas into impact.