Dr. Audra Lewis-Hoesch is an educator, researcher, speaker, and Founder and Executive Director of Period Zero, a nonprofit preparing the next generation for success in an AI-driven world.

Her work centers on one question: How do we build human capacity in a world where technology is changing faster than education?

With more than two decades of experience across education, workforce development, and entrepreneurship, Audra creates real-world learning opportunities that build the uniquely human skills technology cannot replace. Through Period Zero, she brings students, educators, industry leaders, and communities together to help young people develop confidence, discover their strengths, and build choice-filled futures.