Professional Bio

Experienced executive in technology, risk, and cybersecurity with 25+ years leading global programs. Expert in data security, product management, and operational risk, with a focus on transformational change and modernization.

Overview of Qualifications

With over 25 years in technology and cybersecurity, I bring expertise in data security, operational resilience, and transformational leadership. Known for integrity and fair, effective leadership, I’ve successfully led boards and collaborated with ISSA chapters nationwide, advancing cybersecurity’s mission and innovation.

Candidate's Focus if Elected

If elected, I’ll expand NTXISSA’s impact through enhanced programs and emerging tech pathways, fostering an inclusive, innovative environment. Leveraging my strategic partnerships, I’m committed to delivering new opportunities and sustainable value for NTXISSA and its members.

Professional Bio

Cybersecurity advisor with 25+ years in tech, guiding Fortune 500 clients. Expertise in IAM, program delivery, and GRC across multiple domains. Skilled in client relations, global team leadership, and compliance.

Overview of Qualifications

28 years of IT with almost 17-18 years in Cybersecurity 

Candidate's Focus if Elected

Will look at more security awareness and growing the role.

Professional Bio

With over 15 years in cybersecurity, I’ve held multiple roles, including CISO at ConnexPay. Passionate about security, I’ve contributed to resolving major breaches and now lead security at a payment processor.

Overview of Qualifications

Over fifteen years of hands-on experience in Cybersecurity, public speaking, and nearly 30 years of experience in IT.  I've served my community in several roles in Boy Scouts, including Scoutmaster and ASM roles.  I've also held many leadership positions in my career and understand the importance of serving with humility and sparking passion in those you "lead."

Candidate's Focus if Elected

Assist the President, Board, and the greater NTXISSA organization and community any way I can.  I am eager to give back to the cybersecurity profession which has given me so much!  I would like to promote even greater membership and attendance at our monthly and annual events, as well as driving more donations to scholarships.

Professional Bio

Jacen Kohler, an MBA candidate at SMU, builds Attack Surface Management programs and has consulted on strategy and privacy. He also leads Red Team efforts for the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition.

Overview of Qualifications

Jacen is currently studying for my Executive MBA at SMU with an anticipated graduation date of May 2026. My intent is to apply to knowledge and principles that I have acquired and will be learning to help the chapter.

Candidate's Focus if Elected

Working with the current Treasurer to learn about current financial processes and evaluating processes and vendors for optimizations.

Professional Bio

CPA with 12+ years in audit, compliance, and cybersecurity. As Director of Audit and Compliance at LJB CPA, I provide quality solutions to strengthen internal controls and protect data across industries, specializing in SOC reporting, IT risk, and financial audits

Overview of Qualifications

I bring a robust background in audit and financial oversight, with over twenty years of experience that includes a deep commitment to not-for-profit (NFP) organizations. My career in public accounting at firms like UHY and Moss Adams has equipped me with the skills needed to manage complex financial environments while ensuring transparency and compliance. Currently, as the Director of Audit, Compliance, and Cybersecurity at LJBCPA, I lead audit and compliance initiatives across various sectors. I am well-versed in the unique challenges faced by NFPs and am passionate about upholding strong financial stewardship in support of their missions. My experience in managing audits, internal controls, and regulatory compliance would allow me to effectively contribute as Deputy Treasurer at ISSA, ensuring sound financial governance and accountability.

Candidate's Focus if Elected

In executing the role of Deputy Treasurer at ISSA, my primary focus will be on ensuring accurate, transparent, and timely financial reporting while safeguarding the organization's financial integrity. With the support of my CPA firm, LJBCPA, we can assist with the bookkeeping, financial reporting, and compliance requirements necessary to maintain clear oversight of ISSA’s finances. 

Professional Bio

With over 40 years in MIS/IT, experienced in client-facing roles, membership recruitment, and fostering innovative thinking. Passionate about collaboration, ensuring team members are engaged, and continuously improving.

Overview of Qualifications

Many years of experience in a client/customer facing environment. I work with people and not against them. Open to new and innovative thinking. Willing to work hard to get it right no matter how many times I fail. 

Candidate's Focus if Elected

My focus will be creating an NTXISSA podcast where we will create both long form and short form content for the chapter. This will increase awareness and appearance of our chapter to the cyber security community in the DFW area. This will also be our way of providing value to other cybersecurity folks who are not members of the ISSA.

Professional Bio

Board director with the DFW Alliance for Technology and Women, leading governance and programs initiatives. Co-chaired the Programs Committee (2018-20), promoting technology advancement and gender equity. Founded PMOs, managed $25M+ portfolios, and led 200+ teams.

Overview of Qualifications

I am a member of multiple non-profit organizations and am interested in growing future talent in the cybersecurity space. I believe that the Membership team is critical in helping build the pipeline and maintaining/growing relationships with members who are in non-cyber fields to help with this growth. 

Candidate's Focus if Elected

- Member engagement and retention

- New member recruitment strategies working with the Membership Director and the NTXISSA Board of Directors.

Professional Bio

GRC professional at Salesforce and former ISACA board member (2022-2024). Dedicated to raising awareness about governance, risk, and compliance as a vital aspect of cybersecurity.

Professional Bio

Enterprise Account Manager at Trace3 with 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity and technology, specializing in IT strategies and solutions. CSC Director with 2+ years leading successful North Texas cybersecurity conferences.

Overview of Qualifications

As CSC Director, I bring over two years of leadership and operational experience, following an initial 6-month tenure as Deputy Director. During my directorship, I successfully oversaw the conference at two major North Texas venues: the Collin College Frisco Campus in my first year, and a strategic relocation to the Plano Convention Center in the second. My guidance has established a strong foundation for growth, fostering opportunities to expand the conference’s reach and impact within the cybersecurity community.

Candidate's Focus if Elected

This year, my focus as Conference Director is on building a strong, structured committee with roles that mirror a board, fostering leadership and accountability among volunteers while supporting our cybersecurity scholarship fund. I also plan to enhance sponsor partnerships through interactive sessions and new exhibitor opportunities, while expanding educational offerings with advanced workshops, an enhanced Hacker’s Village, and specialized tracks on emerging cybersecurity trends. Additionally, I’ll work to grow our digital presence through strategic marketing, leveraging the conference app for real-time updates and networking, and secure unique, relevant speakers to maintain CSC’s impact in North Texas.

Professional Bio

Certified Product Manager with a passion for cybersecurity. Experienced in event planning, budget management, and vendor relations. Contributing to North Texas ISSA Cybersecurity Conference through strategic planning and project management expertise.

Overview of Qualifications

I am well-equipped to contribute significantly to the success of the North Texas ISSA Cybersecurity Conference. My experience in project management, Event Planning, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning has enabled me to drive innovative solutions and deliver exceptional results.

I have a proven track record in:

• Event Planning: Successfully contributing to the planning and execution of this year's conference, including [e.g. vendor coordination, logistics, Food].

• Budget Management: Effectively managing budgets and resources to optimize event outcomes.

• Stakeholder Management: Building strong relationships with stakeholders, including sponsors, speakers, and attendees.

• Problem-Solving: Identifying and resolving challenges to ensure smooth event operations.

• Technical Expertise: Understanding the technical aspects of cybersecurity conferences and leveraging technology to enhance the attendee experience.

I am passionate about the cybersecurity community and eager to apply my skills to elevate the North Texas ISSA Cybersecurity Conference to new heights.

Candidate's Focus if Elected

As Deputy Director of Cybersecurity Conference Deputy Director of Events, my primary focus will be on:

• Event Planning and Execution: Overseeing the overall planning and execution of the conference, including scheduling, budgeting, and logistics.
  Coordinating with various stakeholders, such as speakers, sponsors, and vendors, to ensure seamless collaboration.
  Managing event timelines and deadlines to maintain project momentum.

• Attendee Experience: Enhancing the attendee experience by curating engaging content, organizing networking opportunities, and providing excellent customer service.
  Collecting and analyzing attendee feedback to identify areas for improvement.
  Leveraging technology to streamline event operations and enhance the virtual or hybrid experience.

• Financial Management: Developing and managing the conference budget, including revenue generation and expense control.
  Monitoring financial performance and identifying potential cost-saving measures.
  Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements.

• Marketing and Promotion: Developing and implementing effective marketing and promotional strategies to attract attendees and sponsors.
  Utilizing social media, email marketing, and other channels to reach the target audience.

• Collaborating with the marketing team to create compelling promotional materials.
  By focusing on these key areas, I aim to deliver a successful and impactful cybersecurity conference that meets the needs of our members and the broader cybersecurity community.

Professional Bio

Cybersecurity sales professional with 12 years of experience. Deputy Director for CSC12, coordinating sponsorships, speaker panels, and event logistics. Focused on improving the conference and growing attendance and sponsorships.

Overview of Qualifications

I was the Deputy Director for CSC12. Assisted CSC12 Director. Helped drive sponsorships, coordinate speaker panels, and oversee general success of the conference.

Candidate's Focus if Elected

Overseeing CSC is a time consuming position, and we had to leverage other program directors to help fill in gaps - events & venue, registration, catering, speakers, volunteers, etc. This put additional effort on other director's plate.

My focus will be to recruit additional deputy director to volunteer solely for the conference duties so that we are not having to leverage other program directors for help. With an additional deputy director, we can delegate some of the more time consuming duties like coordinating all speakers, and assisting Marius with sponsorship communication.

My other focus will be to continue improving the conference. Each year, we need to ensure that our sponsorship #'s and attendee #'s grow, and we drive that through ensuring the conference has great content for CISOs and security professionals. With my 12 years in the industry, I've developed strong relationships with the CISO community - they are willing to participate in CSC and offer ideas+feedback for good content. Good content drives quality attendees and quality attendees drive sponsorships. 

Professional Bio

With over 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, I've worked in roles ranging from security vendor SME to SOC/IR Analyst, and now manage security operations. Passionate about continuous learning.

Overview of Qualifications

I have volunteered for several years with the ISC2 Security Congress as a volunteer and as an Ambassador with the volunteer team.. The Ambassador role was an expanded role that included promoting the conference for several weeks prior to the conference dates, as well as helping ISC2 staff and mentoring newer volunteers.  I also was on the ISC2 North America Event Advisory Committee, and assisted with planning for 2023 SecureDC.  Now I feel it is time to get more involved with ISSA on the local level.

Candidate's Focus if Elected

Assisting the Director with planning and logistics for the event.

Helping promote the event to ISSA members and non-members in the area.

Helping to find and secure speakers for the event.

Professional Bio

A military veteran with 24 years of service, 25 years in telecom, and executive roles in IT and cybersecurity. Led tech initiatives at AT&T Labs and directed product development for endpoint solutions.

Overview of Qualifications

1. 24 years of leadership and logistics experience.

2. 30 years of technology experience.

3. 5 years of advanced cybersecurity experience.

4. 4 years of events planning experience while president of a 501.3c

Candidate's Focus if Elected

Removing all obstacles of progress for the Director. Executing all directives and implied tasks from the Director. Offering my experience and expertise to enhance the Directors vision.

Professional Bio

President of Culture Fits, an IT and cybersecurity staffing company focused on technical and cultural alignment. Deputy Director of CyberWIDE, North Texas ISSA, supporting diversity and development in cybersecurity through education and mentorship.

Overview of Qualifications

I have done several presentations discussing job empowerment for job seekers, the creativity and innovations around having diverse groups and correlate all that with the 3 pillars of cybersecurity. People, Process, and Technology. 

Candidate's Focus if Elected

With the assistance of a Deputy Director and volunteer, I would love to continue our in-depth meetings so professionals, job seekers, graduates, and people of interest can come together to collaborate and discuss the nuances in cyber security. 

Professional Bio

Cybersecurity professional focused on risk management, threat detection, and incident response. Active in WiCyS, NTXISSA, and ISACA. Volunteers organizing guest speakers and enhancing cybersecurity knowledge through hands-on labs and competitions.

Overview of Qualifications

I am a committed professional with a keen passion for cybersecurity. While I may lack direct experience in this area, I have valuable skills from my past involvement in equality and diversity initiatives. I have taken part in CyberWide sessions that concentrated on equality, diversity, and inclusion, providing me with a strong grasp of fostering inclusive environments and advocating for fairness.

These skills are crucial for leadership positions in cybersecurity, where promoting a varied team and guaranteeing fair technology access are vital. Due to my dedication to ongoing education and my willingness to assist teams and work towards organizational objectives, I am well-suited to make a valuable impact on CyberWide's goals. I believe my leadership skills and capacity to adapt to challenging and changing situations will help me succeed and develop in this position.

Candidate's Focus if Elected

In my role as Assistant Deputy Director and committed volunteer, I am excited to support this program by leading meetings for cybersecurity professionals, job seekers, and graduates. I imagine designing a shared area for people to gather and talk about the intricacies of cybersecurity, exchange ideas, and make connections.

By promoting teamwork, we can help each other navigate the complexities of the field, share information on new trends, and seek out chances for career growth. I am looking forward to the opportunity to bring together a variety of viewpoints and voices in cybersecurity to promote innovation and development within the field.

Professional Bio

Sales Engineer with 30 years in tech, specializing in network engineering and security. Active board member, Happy Hour coordinator, and contributor to CSC, Hands-On events, and Lunch & Learns for NTXISSA.  

Overview of Qualifications

I've spent the past year as the Happy Hour coordinator, and also helped coordinate many other events throughout the year.  I spent a lot of quality time with Barbara this year and feel I've worked toward replacing her when the time comes. 

Candidate's Focus if Elected

I will ensure all events are meaningful and valuable to our members and guests, not just have them show up and sit there doing nothing.  I'd like to continue events like CyberWIDE and have the Hands On be more technical nerdy focused instead of vendors pitching products.

Professional Bio

Filmmaking graduate turned marketing strategist with expertise in broadcast, digital, and outdoor media. Active board member, philanthropist, and leader in campaigns supporting MS, Hepatitis-C awareness, and STEM education.

Overview of Qualifications

Chose DED from above based on a conversation with Scott. Goal is to find the best role for the skills I bring. 

Candidate's Focus if Elected

Let's decide on the role and we can go from there. 

Professional Bio

Cybersecurity professional at State Farm with experience in GRC, training, and threat intelligence. Former NTX ISSA College Sub-Chapters Director, growing student subchapters from one to three. Passionate mentor and lifelong learner.

Overview of Qualifications

Alena is an adjunct professor teaching cybersecurity courses at Collin College and a full-time Cyber Threat Hunt analyst at Fortune 50 company with nearly 10 years of industry experience. She has a unique perspective of somebody who knows both worlds (the academia and the cybersecurity field) really well and has a proven track record building relationships and strengthening connections between educational institutions and private sector. 

Candidate's Focus if Elected

• Document Student Sub-Chapters-related processes and procedures to build a framework for establishing and managing student sub-chapters that can be leveraged by other ISSA Chapters.

• Onboard at least one more Student Sub-Chapter

• Establish a list of speakers/mentors/SMEs for student sub-chapters to leverage for planning their events.

• Strengthen relationship with ISSA International and organize a national committee on establishing and promoting ISSA student sub-chapters across the nation and abroad.

Professional Bio

Senior Information Security Auditor at Sphera, specializing in SOC 2 reporting, ISO27001 certification, and GDPR compliance. Experienced in data privacy, vendor management, IT audit, and cybersecurity across multiple industries.

Overview of Qualifications

I graduated from the Cybersecurity program at the University of Dallas in May 2022. I helped UD establish their ISSA college sub-chapter in 2024.  

Candidate's Focus if Elected

My focus would be to mentor students at UD who are pursuing a career in Cybersecurity. 

Professional Bio

Security administrator for a local MSP, active member of NTXISSA, and heavily involved in college subchapter activities. Passionate about cybersecurity, video games, and travel.

Overview of Qualifications

I have served in the position for two years running, working closely with students, other board members, and college administration.

Candidate's Focus if Elected

I believe cybersecurity and education go hand in hand. Anyone in this industry is a life-long learner and that journey takes a big leap in college. Young people entering the industry are often faced with barriers and my goal is to help people navigate those first steps.

Professional Bio

A PCI Compliance Specialist at Fortis Payment Systems with a passion for cybersecurity. Actively engaged in learning and collaboration, enjoys family time, travel, and continuous professional growth.

Overview of Qualifications

I am currently a graduate student at the University of Texas at Dallas studying Information Technology and Management. I feel that having just graduated with my bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity in 2023, I would make a great candidate in reaching out to college students to provide them with guidance and knowledge that I received in undergrad as well grad school. 

Candidate's Focus if Elected

My primary focus would be to provide guidance and feedback to students that are currently studying cybersecurity in college. I would offer the same advice and guidance I received while pursuing my degree. In this profession, studying, learning, and networking is the key to having a successful career in this profession.

Professional Bio

Enterprise Cyber Security Sales Enthusiast building authentic relationships with Cyber Security leaders in the TOLA region/ North Texas ISSA Board Member.

Overview of Qualifications

Proven networker and supporter of mission of ISSA through sponsorship recruitment.   

Candidate's Focus if Elected

Continue to support ISSA and Sponsorship Director through outreach and representing ISSA at events. 

Professional Bio

Client Development professional at Kforce specializing in technology staffing, passionate about sales, professional development, and cybersecurity. Former president of a business fraternity with experience building sponsor relationships.

Overview of Qualifications

I believe that I could be successful in this role due to my sales skills as well as communication and interpersonal skills. I pride myself on being able to build long lasting relationships with my clients at Kforce, and I could see myself building relationships with NTX ISSA sponsors as well. In 2019 I was the President of a Business Fraternity at Georgia Southern, and finding sponsors was one of my duties so I have experience with those conversations.    

Candidate's Focus if Elected

Figure out who has sponsored NTX ISSA in the past, and introduce myself to build that relationship. Use tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator to identify potential sponsors and call or message key leaders that would have decision making power over the budget. Coordinate with other board members to discuss what our sponsorship package would look like and what we need. 

Professional Bio

VP of Privacy Compliance at Citibank with leadership experience at Amazon and American Airlines. Active in accessibility and tech, serving on non-profit boards. IAPP, DFW*ATW, and WiCyS member.

Overview of Qualifications

I have a passion to make technology accessible to all populations.  That said, as a member of 2 under-represented groups (female and African-American) of people in technology I've developed successful methods and alliances to increase inclusion.  I would like to obtain these same nuggets from others and share with larger audiences.

Candidate's Focus if Elected

Focusing on success stories to leverage for ALL, underrepresented or not, to be successful.

Professional Bio

Responsible for recruiting, coordinating, and engaging volunteers, fostering a supportive environment, recognizing contributions, maintaining communication, and managing volunteer databases for a chapter's needs and activities.

Overview of Qualifications

I did it successfully in 2024. Plus, I have 19 years of recruiting experience. 

Candidate's Focus if Elected

Keeping in contact with the leaders who have events coming up to stay on top of volunteer needs. 

Professional Bio

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran with 19 years of IT and cybersecurity experience. Passionate mentor and volunteer, with leadership roles at PepsiCo and certifications including ISC2 CISSP and CCSP.

Overview of Qualifications

• As Vice President for PepsiCo Asian Network (PAN), I assisted in the planning and execution of many different events, including Eid, Diwali, & Lunar New Year.

• As Communications Lead for PepsiCo EnAble (Champions people with different abilities and their caregivers), I was responsible for keeping our members up to date with accurate information.

• As Business Engagement Lead for PepsiCo CONNECT (Connects Multi-generational workforce), I engaged with multiple resources across business units to highlight the work done at the company in sustainability and how different generations were contributing to and were affected by our climate targets.

Candidate's Focus if Elected

• Assisting the Director in fulfillment of their role.

• Maximizing participation

• Ensuring volunteers have a rewarding experience and are likely to return

Professional Bio

With over 20 years in cybersecurity, IT, audit, and risk management, I have lead assessments across various industries and actively supports professional organizations like ISSA and ISACA.

Overview of Qualifications

I grew up playing with computers and building white-box PCs with my dad.  I started creating websites using HTML and Notepad; I've been in IT and cyber for over 20 years.  Additionally I served as the Deputy Technology Director this last year. 

Candidate's Focus if Elected

The focus this year will be on streamlining and, where possible, automating the way we update the website and subsites/pages, the configurations in our Google environment (user account onboarding/offboarding, email config, distro lists, etc.) and on blocking time to ensure there are hours of the day where the board can contact "Technology" and expect a quick response.

Professional Bio

InfoSec leader with expertise in information assurance, GRC, threat modeling, security awareness, program management, and business continuity. Passionate about improving security posture and driving strategic technology solutions.

Overview of Qualifications

His core competencies are:

 - Information Assurance

 - Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)

 - Threat Modeling

 - Cross-Functional Leadership

 - Security Awareness

 - Program Management

 - Project Management

 - Strategic Communications

 - Business Continuity

 - Business Strategy

 - Roadmap Planning

Candidate's Focus if Elected

Serve as a servant leader in deputy director capacity. 

Professional Bio

IT professional with expertise in network security and account management. Specializes in strategic partnerships, client relationships, and project management across telecom, media, and cybersecurity industries, driving innovation and business alignment.

Overview of Qualifications

Carrying a robust Networks, Network Security, technology solutions history; complementary with an array of hands-on experience running IT projects and schedules from start to finish. My hands-on experience with different vendor technologies made me pretty good at how to integrate and those systems, just focusing on doing technical steps one by another. During my career, I have continually strategized how to deliver impactful results by aligning technology solutions with business needs driving innovation across industries from News & Media through Telecom and Cybersecurity.

I have a strong project management background in addition to my technical training and be able execute on those projects exceeding expectations. My experience with website infrastructure and digital platforms, in conjunction with my ability to communicate well, makes me an ideal candidate for keeping North Texas ISSA's online participation top-notch.

Candidate's Focus if Elected

My blend of technical experience and leadership make me ideal for the Website Deputy Director at North Texas ISSA. I have deep experience as a former network and cybersecurity engineer, with proven success developing systems tools that operate in high-performance environments across various industries including Telecoms, News & Media and Cybersecurity. With years of experience with diverse vendor hardware and software, I have been able to provide a strategic solutions approach for website infrastructure management.

Because besides my technical competences I have a good experience in project management and can confidently carry out tasks or projects that satisfy general expectations of the company. Collaboration is another key component of my role that ensures I have the skills to communicate and deliver with team members/stakeholders in order to bring about a betterment for ongoing continuous improvement resultant of an SEO friendly website.

Everything: conversing with Subject Matter Experts, conducting briefings on TC subject areas or visiting industry conferences like the RSA Conference proved to be very important in that it gives me first hand knowledge of what emerging trends and advances are shaping our industries; result is making sure I am providing a reliable resource for those coming into new organizations representing the NTISSA organization online. All Good!

Professional Bio

Experienced information security specialist and author, with a background in cyber and network security. Passionate about social/systems processes engineering to help others achieve educational goals efficiently and affordably. 

Overview of Qualifications

My specialization is career guidance for students seeking guidance into specific cybersecurity roles.  In 2022/23 I wrote an explanation on the different roles and I typically career coach on cybersecurity (IS/IT based component security), cybersecurity engineering (secure software development), Component Security (IT, IS, DS, CS, CE, and SE), Component technology, and business based cybersecurity (risk centric).  I am an ABD (All But Dissertation) in DOM/IST, a PhD in Cybersecurity Leadership, a MISM, a MSCSIA (Master in Science, Cybersecurity Information Assurance), and am currently working through an MBA (Leadership). 

Candidate's Focus if Elected

Role education to assist job seekers by educating them on targeted job searches, and by educating organizations on how to identify the right candidates.

Professional Bio

With over 30 years in IT and Information Security, Bill White is a senior member of an InfoSec architecture team at a Fortune 50 company. He holds multiple cybersecurity certifications and has extensive leadership experience.

Overview of Qualifications

Bill has been in the IT and Information Security arenas for n=more than 30 years.  For the past 10 years, he held the role of an InfoSec Architect for a fortune 30 company, evaluating vendor solutions for cybersecurity and resilience solutions.

Candidate's Focus if Elected

Reaching out to vendor to determine how they may provide hands-on sessions that would be interesting and/or educational to our members.

Professional Bio

Daniel Lee is the Head of Operations for a $1.4M restaurant business, a full-time cybersecurity student at Collin College, and a contract SOC specialist. He is also the founder of a growing media group. Daniel brings extensive experience in business communication and operations management, overseeing 18 active social media accounts with proven results.

Overview of Qualifications

Manages 18 social media accounts, demonstrating expertise in social media marketing (SMM), content strategy, and audience engagement. Can provide account links for review and verification upon request.

Skilled in both business and technical aspects of social media operations, ensuring consistent and impactful engagement.

Candidate's Focus if Elected

Collaborate closely with a board of directors to learn from more experienced members, aligning with their vision and organizational goals. Develop live interview content in reel format to highlight key events and industry insights. Identify and target specific audiences, particularly those interested in high-engagement events and profitable market segments. Produce annual overviews of significant events through vlogs or blogs, creating accessible and engaging content for a wider audience. Implement targeted email marketing for Collin College cybersecurity students by establishing a tag group on any mail marketing platform. This basic setup will provide a solid foundation for advanced marketing strategies, with plans to refine and develop more sophisticated email and content funnels over time.

Professional Bio

Experienced recruiter and sales professional focused on growing Lunch and Learn programs. Skilled in technical recruiting, account management, business development, and customer success. Passionate about fostering relationships and enhancing security.

Overview of Qualifications

I've served on the board for the last six months and focused on growing the Lunch and Learn program in that time. Along with the rest of the events team, I've been apart of hosting a successful event 3 times and would love to continue in this role.   

Candidate's Focus if Elected

Want to continue growing the Lunch and Learn program attendees. It's one of our more popular events but I'd love to see more diversity of topics and people during these panel discussions. Would also love to refresh the slide deck to something new and nicer. 

Professional Bio

Cybersecurity professional with 10+ years of experience in cyber risk management and governance. Leads DTCC's Cyber Security and Technology Risk Treatment team. Actively volunteers in cybersecurity organizations and supports community service initiatives..

Overview of Qualifications

With extensive experience in cybersecurity leadership, project management, and community involvement, I bring a well-rounded skill set to this role. I have managed complex programs and cross-functional teams, developed training programs, led panels on emerging topics like AI and data security, and co-hosted educational initiatives. Event management and coordination comes naturally to me as I am highly dedicated to roles I take on and ensure complete devotion to achieve the objectives. I am confident my experiences align well with the needs of ISSA's Deputy Director role, ensuring smooth event coordination, sponsorship collaboration, and stakeholder management.  

Candidate's Focus if Elected

My focus will be to ensure appropriate level of collaboration for event coordination, partner and support promoting the sponsors in various mediums, and have a healthy level of engagement with the community. 

Professional Bio

Long-time NTX ISSA board member since 2007, holding CISSP and HCISPP certifications. Focused on youth recruitment, diversity, and action within the program, with past leadership roles as President, VP, and Secretary.

Overview of Qualifications

I currently fill this role, and have since its' creation. 

Candidate's Focus if Elected

The crew focus is on recruiting new youth.  From an adult POV we need to ensure program diversity and action.

Professional Bio

Cybersecurity professional with a background in software development. Active NTXISSA board member, volunteering at CSC12, Hands-On Programming events, and Lunch and Learn. Passionate about supporting cybersecurity education and initiatives.

Overview of Qualifications

I have served on the NTXISSA Board during all of 2024 as a Deputy-at-Large, and assisted principally with Venture Crew, including the 40-hour CyberCamp 2024 from June 24 to 28, 2024, and at weekly in-person meetings. I have already passed the background check and undergone the training, and am an approved Leader at BSA (Boy Scouts of America).

Candidate's Focus if Elected

Encouraging youth to participate and to eventually enter the cybersecurity space so as to contribute towards protecting data and thereby our country and its interests. 

Professional Bio

Technical leader with 20+ years in IT, networking, and cybersecurity. Runs a cybersecurity-focused startup delivering blue team services, security audits, and pen testing, with a commitment to closing the cybersecurity talent gap. 

Overview of Qualifications

I was a technical leader in Cisco in my last job, overseeing over 500+ engineers. My main focus bringing the right culture and mentoring engineers to do the right thing for our customers.  Also made some college visits etc.  

Candidate's Focus if Elected

Creating awareness on Cybersecurity and starting them early to close the gap on Cybersecurity talent shortage.