About Us

ABOUT GAMECHANGERS

CyberSecurity GameChangers was started with the mission to bring diversity to the Cybersecurity industry and to proactively address the talent gap. We have the privilege of serving our community as a 501c3 nonprofit program. Partnering with local and national STEM programs, we have the resources & volunteer structure to provide students & parents with the pathways needed to Educate, Motivate, and Deliver our NextGen into careers that will ‘Change the Game’ for them & their family dynamics.

Founding principles:

Servant Leadership: To whom much is Given, much is Required
Build interest and talent early in STEM and Cybersecurity
Self-Knowledge: You have the POWER to make a difference Now!
Promote an environment of Continuous Learning and Improvement
Engagement and Outreach from the Corporate community

Our Symposium events feature industry experts and guest speakers from local, national and international colleges and organizations. Symposiums include SecKidHero & Super Hero (professionals) awards, exhibits, presentations, contests and scholarship opportunities! Students and parents have a chance to talk one-to-one with local cybersecurity professionals and businesses during our career path networking and mentor meet-ups.

Discover your Gifts ~ Define your Goals ~ Realize your POWER ~ Grow your Passion!

Our Board

Mae

Marshall

Chair/Event

Program

has served 13-plus years with the Texas Diversity Council. Her previous responsibilities included serving as the Director of Programs, Events & Membership and Event Coordinator. Her current role is Executive Liaison to the CEO and Texas Board of Directors.

Steve

Adegbite

Program Content

Director

Steve Adegbite is a security professional with over 20+ years of experience.

Misty

Irby

Compliance

Coordinator

is a TPRM Professional who has been in Risk Management and Governance for well over 18 years. During this time, she has developed and cultivated hard and soft skills that transcend a myriad of working and social environments.

Clara Vanderson-Brown

Treasurer

serves as a Board Member as Treasurer for CyberSecurity GameChanger as well as assisting in the many committees.

James

Grisham

Mentorship Relations Director

With 20 years of experience, he brings tremendous business acumen and as a subject matter expert in business risk and cybersecurity and Risk Management.

LaRhonda Carpenter

Secretary/Volunteer Coordinator

is currently the Executive Administrative Assistant & Volunteer Coordinator at CyberSecurity GameChangers. she also sit on the Board of Directors as the Secretary.

Scott

Schindler

Special Event Funding Director

Scott Schindler is a 50 year-old video gamer who happens to love starting new companies.

Kijyana

Smith

Corporate Giving Director/Grant Proposal Manager

is an Experienced Fraud Analyst with a demonstrated history of working in the telecommunications industry with over 23 years of experience.

Haywood

Vice Chair/Community Relations

Ms. Kimberly a.k.a “KJ” Haywood grew up knowing she was very different from her female peers, yet she didn’t care. The teasing and bullying really didn’t bother her. The majority of the time she was able to manage to defend herself with words.

ANGEL MOSLEY

Board

President

I’d rather be in a room full of students! I launched ‘GameChangers’ after a 15+ year career of Consulting, Training and Leadership experience in CyberSecurity, Privacy, and Risk Management and a strategic advisor to multiple CISOs, Executives, and Nonprofit Boards. Now in addition to my very rewarding career, I get to hang around some of the most promising students our future has to offer!