About Audrey
I'm a CEO building technology for human dignity, a keynote speaker on presence in the age of AI, and an award-winning filmmaker who's spent my career understanding how humans show up.
I come from a family deeply connected to the performing arts—my parents founded American Youth Shakespeare in Silicon Valley, which is still running strong since 2004. My husband describes me as "a shark who must keep moving," which feels accurate.
I'm based in Silicon Valley, where I lead my team at Edith while continuing to create, speak, and explore how humans maintain dignity in an increasingly automated world.
The Journey
Theatre & Film
Understanding Human Presence
At 18, I became the youngest postgraduate ever accepted to the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). Over the following years, I directed and produced 75+ productions, earned 5 Theatre Bay Area Awards including Best Production for my direction of Twelfth Night, and created the documentary "Barry & Joan" which screened at Cannes and is now streaming on Netflix.
I served as Arts Commissioner for the City of San Jose and performed as lead musician for the London 2012 Olympics Team Welcoming Ceremonies.
Through all of this work, I learned that how we present ourselves—costume, movement, presence—is fundamental to identity and dignity.
Fashion
The Psychology of Professional Presence
While building my theatre career, I became a top seller at Nordstrom, selling over $4M in merchandise by age 21. I worked as a personal stylist to executives, Hollywood actors, and industry leaders.
I discovered that clothing isn't superficial—it's how we signal our seriousness about our work and ourselves. The right outfit can transform someone's confidence in a job interview, a board meeting, or their first day at a new company.
At 18, I had a formative experience when I was chosen to represent a congresswoman because I had strategically invested in appropriate business attire while my Ivy League-educated colleagues wore casual clothing. That moment taught me that professional presence creates opportunity.
Technology
Scaling Human Dignity
In 2021, I founded Edith, the world's first comprehensive dress code platform. We use AI to connect employers setting culture-appropriate guidelines, employees building their professional wardrobes, and retailers reaching their ideal customers.
I've raised over $1.2M in funding, filed a patent, built a team, and we're launching flagship partnerships with organizations placing people into Fortune 500 roles.
Now I'm building the technology to democratize what I learned styling leaders: everyone deserves access to professional presence, regardless of their background or budget.
Speaking
Sharing The Vision
As a keynote speaker, I address audiences at HR conferences, corporate events, women's leadership forums, and veteran transition organizations. My message is consistent: the more automated our world becomes, the more valuable our human presence.
I speak on the future of work, professional identity, and why clothing choices are the fastest leverage point for leadership and influence in an AI-driven age.
Credentials & Recognition
Youngest postgraduate, London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (age 18)
5 Theatre Bay Area Awards including Best Production (Twelfth Night)
Netflix deal (Barry & Joan documentary)
Patent filed for dress code technology
London 2012 Olympics performer
Former Arts Commissioner, City of San Jose
$1.2M+ raised for Edith
$10M+ in sales at Nordstrom by age 21
75+ theatrical productions