the visionary Leaders driving cybersecurity workforce development.

The Board of directors

  • Mary N. Chaney, Esq., CISSP, CIPP/US - Chairwoman

    Founder and cybersecurity executive with over 30 years of experience protecting people, businesses, and data—from the FBI to Fortune 100 boardrooms. Mary is passionate about empowering the next generation of cybersecurity professionals through mentorship, leadership, and hands-on learning.

  • Van Lyndon Chaney - Vice Chair

  • Mackenzie P Chaney - Vice Chair

  • Terri F. Leftwich, Esq. - Secretary

    An accomplished attorney and business strategist with over 25 years of experience guiding global organizations through complex legal and commercial matters, Terri brings a thoughtful, student-focused perspective to MNC-CTC’s mission—ensuring integrity, excellence, and opportunity in every aspect of our growth.

  • Veda T. Woods, CISM, C|CISO - Treasurer

    A cybersecurity leader and financial strategist dedicated to building resilient, inclusive, and future-ready organizations, Veda brings a passion for equity and innovation that helps students and institutions thrive in the digital economy.

  • Denitra Letrice - Board Member

    Denitra Letrice Ross is a leadership development trainer, change strategist, and culture consultant with nearly 30 years of experience helping Fortune 500 organizations build resilient, high-performing teams. She serves as Change Readiness Strategy Lead for Enterprise Technology at MassMutual, where she designs and executes organizational change management strategies that align people, purpose, and performance across large-scale IT and cybersecurity initiatives.

    Denitra brings to the Board deep expertise in leadership development, workforce readiness, and organizational culture, ensuring the Center’s programs cultivate not only technical excellence but also the confidence, clarity, and adaptability required in the cybersecurity field.

  • Sandee Kastrul - Board Member

    An educator and social entrepreneur devoted to transforming communities through technology, leadership, and inclusive innovation, Sandee inspires learners to lead with purpose and create meaningful impact in the world.

  • Van P. Chaney - Board Member

    A Professor of Political Science and Director of the Public Policy Forum at Los Angeles Harbor College, Van brings deep expertise in government, education, and public leadership—fostering civic awareness and strategic insight that strengthen MNC-CTC’s mission.