Acaria Almeida
Acaria Almeida, MBA, is a Senior Business and People Development Leader with a passion for innovation and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI). With extensive experience in business strategy, process optimization, and team performance acceleration, she excels at guiding high-performing teams to exceed expectations. Acaria leverages AI to unlock growth and efficiency opportunities, while mentoring and coaching professionals to embrace change, challenge the status quo, and achieve measurable results.
Throughout her career, Acaria has delivered impactful outcomes across multiple industries and global markets. She has led the design of AI conversational workflows that increased customer loyalty by 54%, improved visitor-to-lead conversions by 3.6 times, and boosted overall customer engagement by 63%. Her leadership extends to managing multi-billion-dollar portfolios, automating critical financial processes, and driving culture transformations that prioritize operational excellence, compliance, and ethical decision-making. Acaria’s efforts have been recognized with accolades such as the Cisco Business Impact Award, reflecting her ability to generate both customer value and business growth.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Acaria is deeply committed to social impact and mentorship. She has served on nonprofit boards, launched women’s empowerment initiatives, and supported youth volunteers in innovative projects. With an MBA from Saint Mary’s College of California and specialized training in blockchain and AI technologies, she combines strategic insight with technical expertise to drive meaningful organizational and community transformation.
• Introduction to Auditing AI Systems
• GPT-4 Foundations: Building AI-Powered Apps
• Saint Mary's College of California
• University of Oxford
• Director of Global Operations at Goa Sudharop
• Committee Member at Catholic Charities USA
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the example set by my grandmother, Irene. As a single mother who dedicated herself to volunteer work, she inspired my life path and instilled in me the belief that learning is a currency for life. Her guidance shaped my values, work ethic, and commitment to making a meaningful impact.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would advise young women entering the industry to stay current with trends and developments, and to learn from the successes of others. Reading widely, including self-help and professional development books, can provide both guidance and inspiration as they navigate their careers.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in both my work and personal life are curiosity and continuous learning. I love to travel, explore history, and experience it firsthand, which reflects my commitment to growth, understanding, and broadening perspectives.