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Melissa Daley Receives IT Solutions Excellence Award at the Inaugural 2025 Black in Business Awards
Orca Intelligence CEO Recognized for Innovative Tech Leadership Across Healthcare, Education, Labor, and Housing Sectors
Montgomery County, MD (November 20, 2025) — Orca Intelligence is proud to announce that Melissa Daley, CEO of Orca Intelligence, has been honored with the IT Solutions Excellence Award at the prestigious Black in Business Awards, presented by The Black Business Council in partnership with MBA Growth Partners.
This notable recognition celebrates Melissa’s forward-thinking leadership and her commitment to developing technology-enabled solutions that strengthen operations, workforce sustainability, and community impact across multiple sectors, including healthcare, education, labor, and housing. Under her direction, Orca Intelligence has emerged as a cross-industry consulting and technology powerhouse, helping organizations modernize systems, streamline processes, and create healthier, more effective environments for employees and stakeholders.
“Receiving the IT Solutions Excellence Award is a tremendous honor,” said Melissa Daley, CEO of Orca Intelligence. “Our work is rooted in helping organizations across sectors operate more efficiently and more humanely through the intelligent use of technology. This recognition reinforces our commitment to building solutions that elevate communities and support the systems that serve them.”
Melissa is widely known for her ability to translate complex organizational challenges into actionable, tech-driven strategies that create long-lasting impact. Her leadership is grounded in innovation, operational clarity, and a human-centered approach—a combination that has made Orca Intelligence a trusted partner for institutions seeking sustainable transformation.
In addition to leading client initiatives across sectors, Melissa also hosts the widely celebrated Orca Intelligence Leadership Labs, a quarterly event series designed for executives, administrators, nonprofit leaders, and system innovators. These interactive labs offer advanced leadership development, hands-on workshops, panel discussions, and peer collaboration focused on organizational intelligence, digital transformation, workforce well-being, operational efficiency, and cross-sector innovation. The Leadership Labs have quickly become a signature platform for executives and business owners seeking fresh perspectives and real-world solutions to today’s most pressing organizational challenges.
The evening featured keynote remarks from Jeff Cherry, Executive Director of Conscious Venture Lab and a national leader in conscious entrepreneurship and mission-driven innovation. The annual awards gala was sponsored by Harbor Bank, M&T Bank, Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation and brought together business leaders, government officials, and advocates dedicated to advancing Black business excellence and fostering a legacy of innovation and resilience.
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About the Black in Business Awards
The Black in Business Awards celebrates Black-owned businesses and leaders in Montgomery County, MD who are advancing economic development, innovation, and community impact. Hosted by The Black Business Council and MBA Growth Partners, the event provides a platform for recognition, empowerment, and connection.
About Orca Intelligence
Orca Intelligence is a technology-driven consulting firm partnering with organizations across healthcare, education, labor, and housing to improve systems, strengthen workforce well-being, and implement data-informed, sustainable solutions. Led by CEO Melissa Daley, Orca Intelligence blends innovation, strategic operations, and human-centered leadership to help organizations navigate an evolving landscape with clarity and impact.