Deandra Simon is a versatile leader and Engineering Program Manager for Music and Podcasts at Apple, leading global teams and executing software features for millions of customers. She has a proven track record of driving strategic partnerships and pioneering content at Disney, Atlantic Records, and BET. As a first-generation Haitian-American woman in tech, Deandra mentors the next generation through Gyrl Wonder, Seeds of Fortune, and Black Girls Film Camp. She’s a 2024 ADCOLOR Futures honoree and Leading Women Defined Rising Leader. A New York native, she holds a master’s degree from Brooklyn College and a bachelor’s degree from John Jay College.