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Women Who Cyber brings together a diverse group of aspiring and thriving cybersecurity professionals for dynamic and interactive events where you can network with peers, establish meaningful mentoring relationships, share knowledge, and enjoy unique experiences.
At this event you’ll learn from, and be inspired by, our panel of influential women as they discuss how they broke through the glass ceiling and continue to pave the way for women to lead and excel in the industry. They’ll also discuss the unique challenges women face, as well as the importance of diversity and gender equality in the workplace.
Learn and be inspired as our panel discusses:
After the discussion, over lunch, we’ll enjoy the Rancher Hat Bar experience, where you’ll design your very own hat! With over 50 different hat styles and colors, we’re sure you’ll find your perfect fit.
Register now to support women in changing the face of cybersecurity!
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With over a decade of experience at Proofpoint and currently serving as the Senior Regional Director of Healthcare, Raquel is passionate about building lasting customer relationships and guiding organizations through their evolving security journeys. Her focus on trust, collaboration, and strategic partnership has helped healthcare clients navigate complex cybersecurity challenges with confidence. As a committed advocate for women in tech, she strives to pay forward the professional growth she has experienced by mentoring and supporting fellow female professionals in their careers.
Liz possesses 20 years of experience in Cybersecurity. She has a strong background in executive sponsorship, Fortune 100 account pursuits, sales leadership, and security partner ecosystems. Liz is a Fellow to The Conference Board Committee for Economic Development, CHIEF member, former ISSA Board Member, and Founder of Women in Security. She is a Mom of two daughters, Rita and Lucy, and yellow lab Birdie.
Ashley was born and raised in New Jersey, went to college in Virginia, and finally made it to Colorado on New Year's Eve '96! She is married and has four daughters- Wesley (20) a junior at CSU, Cameron (19) a freshman at Notre Dame, Tyler (17) a junior at Chatfield, and Tate (13) a 7th grader at Falcon Bluffs. She’d be remiss if she didn't mention her two "sons" - Finn (6) and Huck (4), two Field Spaniels who steal her heart every day! Ashley is passionate about technology and people, especially when it comes to cybersecurity, so you will never see her pass up an opportunity trying to evangelize technology and how it can improve lives! Ashley tries to find a balance… how can we continue to be innovative and continuously improve, while simultaneously doing our best to keep our data, assets, and people safe and secure.
As a cybersecurity leader with over a decade of experience in state and local government, Yvette’s focus is on making a tangible difference in protecting critical infrastructure and citizen data through resilient cybersecurity programs and strong collaborative relationships. Currently serving as a CISO, she has a proven ability to build these programs within complex public sector environments, fostering trust and collaboration across departments and with community stakeholders. Her experience includes developing and executing impactful cybersecurity strategies that align with government regulations and budgetary realities, leading to significant risk reduction and enhanced compliance. She is passionate about building a strong security culture and empowering the next wave of cybersecurity talent through mentorship. She is excited to share insights and connect with the inspiring community at the Women Who Cyber event in Denver.
Karen Owen is the Vice President of Information Security at Advanced Energy, a multinational technology company specializing in precision power conversion solutions. She previously served as the Head of Information Security at First Solar, where she led global security efforts, improved risk posture, and defended against cyber-attacks. Karen has held various leadership roles in IT and consulting at First Solar, AXIA Consulting, IBM, and PwC. She holds an Executive MBA from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor's in Business Administration from Ohio University.
Karen was recognized as one of the Top 25 Women Chief Information Security Officers of 2024 by Women We Admire for her pivotal role in managing information security and implementing effective cybersecurity measures.
While we are dedicated to bringing talented women together to celebrate and foster their passion and drive for cybersecurity, we welcome everyone—all genders, identities, and generations!
This event is suitable for information security decision makers, including: CXO, VP of IT, Director of IT; mid-level information security management (Senior Security Manager, IT Security Manager, IT Manager) and technical information security practitioners (Security Engineer, Messaging Architect, IT Analyst). This event is not open to channel or technology partners.
Government and public sector employees are reminded to ensure that their acceptance and participation are permitted by applicable rules and regulations.
NOTE: Registration requires a valid email address from your organization’s domain, so Gmail, Hotmail, AOL, Yahoo or any other ISP are not accepted. Yahoo or any other ISP are not accepted.
