Women in CyberSecurity  (WiCyS)

Student Chapter at the University of Arizona

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About Our Local Chapter

The mission of the WiCyS Student Chapter is to build a community within the University of Arizona (UArizona) that promotes women's education, participation, and leadership in the field of cybersecurity.

The WiCyS Student Chapter is organized with the following purposes:

  • To decrease the gender disparity in cybersecurity.
  • To provide education, mentorship, and networking support to students through the WiCyS community.
  • To promote and recruit women in the cybersecurity workforce through UArizona.
 

The WiCyS Story

Established in 2012 by Dr. Ambareen Siraj of Tennessee Tech University through a National Science Foundation grant partnerships, and collaboration benefits for all women, allies and advocates with a strong mission to recruit, retain and advance women in cybersecurity.

 
 

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Vanshikaa Jani

Marketing Chair
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Courtney Hill

Ethics, Diversity, & Inclusion Chair
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Kayla Hollingsworth

Event Coordinator
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Rose Prendergast

Treasurer
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Samantha Held

Secretary
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Lindsey Hinz

President