Chioma Abangwu-Iwenofu, Esq., FCIArb is a cybersecurity, privacy, and technology law attorney with over two decades of experience in governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance. She helps businesses build secure, compliant, and future-ready operations in today’s complex digital environment.

Deidra A. Phyall is a Senior IT Security Specialist with nearly two decades of experience in cybersecurity, compliance, and IT strategy. A leader in mentorship and diversity in tech, she empowers women in cybersecurity through her roles with Black Girls in Cyber and Mentorship Maverick.

Jamie Wallace is a cybersecurity executive with 20 years of experience leading large-scale security, identity, and risk transformations at Fortune 500 companies. He currently heads Identity & Access Management and Security Engineering at Travelers, driving zero-trust initiatives that strengthen security while improving user experience.

Jerome Adams is a business development and recruitment leader with a proven record of building strategic partnerships and driving workforce growth. With expertise in talent acquisition, client management, and organizational development, he connects business strategy with people-centered results.

Ken Underhill is a cybersecurity executive, educator, and former nurse with over 20 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity. He has built GRC programs from the ground up in healthcare organizations and has trained more than a million students in his career.

Manisha Agarwal-Shah is a seasoned information security leader with over 18 years of experience in security, privacy, compliance, and risk management. She has advised corporate boards, executives and technical leaders in establishing comprehensive programs for managing and maturing their cyber and risk functions. Manisha is currently Deputy CISO at McAfee and leads Product Security, Security & Privacy Architecture, Vulnerability Mgmt and AI/ML security.

Omowunmi Akinyoade is a cybersecurity and compliance executive with over 20 years of experience leading governance, audit, and risk programs. As Senior Director of Compliance at Pegasystems, she drives global initiatives that strengthen enterprise security and regulatory resilience.

Samara Moore, is a cybersecurity executive with 25+ years of experience leading global security, risk, and compliance programs across government and industry. She has led security programs and shaped cloud security requirements for private sector companies, including managing enterprise security for a major energy provider and advancing cloud security initiatives at AWS. Her work bridges security and compliance, technology, and business needs across regulated industries.

Tia Hopkins is a Cybersecurity Executive and industry throught leader with over two decades in IT and cybersecurity. She's an adjunct professor, women's tackle football team owner and head coach, keynote speaker, published author, and LinkedIn Learning Instructor. Tia holds multiple certifications (CISSP, CISM, GSLC) and degrees (BS, MS, MBA), and is pursuing a PhD in Cybersecurity Leadership. Recognized for her contributions, she has earned numerous awards, including SC Media's Outstanding Educator and the SANS Difference Makers People’s Choice Award for Team Leader of the Year. Tia is the Founder of Empow(H)er Cybersecurity and a board member of Cyversity, advocating for diversity in cybersecurity.