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Meet the Speakers

Morning Keynote: Dr. Kelley Misata

CEO and Founder, Sightline Security

Dr. Kelley Misata is a recognized leader in cybersecurity strategy, open-source innovation, and nonprofit resilience. As the Founder of Sightline Security, she helps nonprofits integrate cybersecurity into their missions. As President of OISF, she advances global network defense through Suricata, a leading open-source threat detection tool. Known for translating complex security challenges into practical action, Dr. Misata brings personal experience as a cyberstalking survivor into her advocacy for privacy, digital safety, and equity in technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Information Security from Purdue University and a degree in Business and Marketing from Bentley University, blending technical and business insight to drive meaningful, lasting impact.

Lunch Keynote: Robert Jenkins

CEO Dark Forge Solutions LLC

Rob Jenkins is the CEO of Dark Forge Solutions LLC, a C-suite strategic advisory firm. He served in senior and executive positions at BAE Systems, Empower AI, and Leidos focused on intelligence, defense, cyber, and artificial intelligence. Prior to that he spent 20 years at the Central Intelligence Agency leading operations, personnel, and cyber programs. Mr. Jenkins guest lectures with various organizations, taught at Johns Hopkins University, and currently teaches at the University of Wyoming and the Laramie County Community College. He is a former Special Operations commissioned officer, worked on Wall Street, and is currently the President of the CyberWyoming Board of Directors.

Dr. Michelle Aldrich

Laura Harder

WY Department of Education Career & Technical Ed. Supervisor

Dr. Michelle Aldrich is currently the Wyoming State Director of Career & Technical Education. Dr. Aldrich has won national teaching awards in culinary arts, was named the Region VIII and Wyoming Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year, and honors that include the 2021 Rising Star Award from Advanced CTE and the 2021 Wyoming Women of Influence in Education.

Director | President

Laura Harder is the Director of Systems Assurance at Kaiser Permanente and an Operations Flight Commander in the Air Force Reserves. A passionate cybersecurity leader, ISSA International Board member, and speaker, she specializes in AI governance, cyber risk, and inclusion. Laura mentors emerging professionals and advocates for neurodiversity in cybersecurity, shaping a more resilient and inclusive industry.

Kate Swistowicz

Loren "Scott" Whiteman

IT Director

Kate Swistowicz is a technology leader with 20 years of experience tackling real-world challenges in education and cybersecurity across both private and public sectors. A Wyoming native, Kate specializes in practical solutions for email security, data protection, and compliance. Focused on actionable strategies, she helps organizations implement effective security measures to address evolving threats and operational needs.

CISSP, CCFE, Founder, Spectryx Group | Adjunct Instructor, LCCC Computer Science Dept

Scott is a cybersecurity executive, IR specialist, and educator who blends technical depth, cloud resilience, and scenario-based training to drive readiness and resilience across sectors.

Shane Brown

Christian Lagarde

Founder & CEO, DigeTekS LLC

Shane Brown is CEO and founder of DigeTekS, an IT consulting firm focused on cybersecurity, compliance, and managed services for regulated industries. With over 30 years in IT strategy and infrastructure, Shane helps businesses streamline operations, improve security, and reduce risk—making complex technology simple, actionable, and effective for organizations across the U.S.

Consultant - Cybersecurity Apprenticeship SME

Christian Lagarde is nationally recognized for his work as a Registered Apprenticeship Subject Matter Expert (RA SME) and Technical Assistance (TA) provider for federal U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) grantees. He has provided TA on designing and delivering high-quality, sustainable RA programs to higher education grantees as a part of the DOL Closing the Skills Gap grant program, assisting grantees in creating effective programming across multiple industry sectors including advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and information technology (IT).

Matthew Butler

Trent Thompson

Fractional CTO / CISO & Managing Partner

Matthew Butler is a Fractional CTO / CISO with over three decades of software development experience. He is an international speaker and trainer in safety & security issues and serves on the ISO C++ Standards Committee as the Deputy Chair of the Safety & Security Study Group. He also contributes to industry safety and security efforts through MISRA, SEI CERT, The Safety Critical Rust Consortium and the Society of Automotive Engineers' Standards Committee.

SOC Manager

Trent Thompson is a full time SOC Manager at one of the world's busiest airports with about 20 years of IT experience ranging from call center work, help desk, system administration, and open source work, now finding a home in security for the past 8 years professionally. He's also a part time student pilot learning to fly gliders in one of the best soaring locations in the US.

Laura Baker

Anne Mason

Executive Director, CyberWyoming

Laura Baker runs two nonprofits, CyberWyoming and the CyberWyoming Alliance, which comprise multiple programs designed to help average citizens and Wyoming companies manage their security risks. Some of the business side programs include Wyoming's Cybersecurity Competition for Small Businesses and an apprenticeship program for tech professions. Other citizen programs include a weekly publication called the Hacker's Brief, Senior Fraud Alert Flyers, the annual cybersecurity conference, the Teens Exploring Careers Camp, and a school cyber safety video challenge.

Creative Consultant

Anne Mason is passionate about transforming skills and lessons from within the theatre sphere into tools for all facets of community, industry, and humanity. Anne holds a BFA in Theatre Performance from the University of Wyoming and is a graduate of Leadership Wyoming, class of 2022. She directs ACM Creative Consulting, collaborating with cross-sector clients around Wyoming. @annecatharine89 - acmcreativeconsulting.com

Mary Keane

Jack Callaway

Cybersecurity Business Counselor

Mary Keane has over 30 years of experience in software engineering and is currently a Cybersecurity Business Counselor at CyberWyoming. With a strong foundation in applications engineering and cybersecurity, Mary has dedicated her career to helping micro and small businesses in Wyoming improve their cybersecurity posture.

Cyber Risk Defense Principal

Jack Callaway holds a doctorate in computer science and a master's in information systems management. With over six years as a federal contractor in the intelligence community, he excels in cybersecurity analysis and incident response. Currently, he leads Kaiser Permanente's incident response team, fortifying their cybersecurity posture. Jack lives in Denver, CO, with his wife, daughter, and three pets.

Christopher Sundberg

Galen Gough

Manager Compliance & Product Security

Over 25 years of experience in cyber-physical systems and security. Maintains Woodward, inc. Secure Development Lifecycle

VP/IT Director, Jonah Bank

IT enthusiast with over 10 years experience in managing and securing desktop, server, and network infrastructures. IT is not just my job but my passion. I love to teach colleagues about the technology that they use and how it can better their role within the company, as well as answer any tech related questions, be they work related or personal.

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