When DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano said at 2012 RSA that we can’t find enough cyber talent… I went off the rails! “You mean, you can’t find enough lily-white boys who are choir boys, never ever ever done anything wrong, and will live under caprecious guidelines… (rant on…)”
Growing up in Appalachia into intergenerational poverty and genetic afflictions, I faced a world of extremes from the start. Through a relentless pursuit to better myself and overcome adversity, I carved a path to success.
Now, as a cybersecurity awareness expert and DEI advocate, I leverage my experiences to help others unlock their potential and similarly thrive in inclusively inspiring environments.
Over a decade’s experience herding high-performance creative tigers, fostering innovation, extensive change management, DEI & accessibility advocacy, and enhancing digital literacy for any demographic.
