Aphrodite “Apple” Jones Email & Phone Number

Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area

Lead awareness, education and training initiatives for the system compliance center of expertise operations team to bring awareness to compliance, privacy, information governance and information security policies, risks and best practices. Responsible for creation and implementation of small to large communication plans along with training materials to supplement communications. Work with multiple teams to supply expertise to all training components related to areas from regulations to team member risk awareness and mitigation. Partner with engineers, analysts and project managers to bring awareness to the entire organization or specific audiences depending on the purpose.

As Spectrum Health- Designing, implementing and measuring the effectiveness of an information security and privacy awareness program engaging the entire organization using a variety of approaches such as instructor-led training, small presentations, large presentations for audiences of 250+, computer-based training and communication campaigns reaching all employees.Also assisting to acquire and grow the talent pipeline and improve the Information Security employees through education, training and idea sharing amongst the team.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

President of the local chapter of the ISSA elected for the 2019- 2020 term that leadership didn’t transfer during pandemic so remained acting president until 2023. http://www.gr-issa.org/GR-ISSA is a local chapter of the international Information Systems Security Association (or ISSA) based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. GR-ISSA provides local security professionals and practitioners a variety of information security resources ranging from presentations and knowledge sharing to social networking opportunities. This site is dedicated to the Grand Rapids, Michigan chapter of ISSA. GR-ISSA was founded in 2003. For information about the parent international ISSA organization, you are encouraged to visit www.issa.org.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Have been an active participant in the local chapter for many years but was elected to serve as the Board Vice President for the 2017 - 2018 time period.http://www.gr-issa.org/GR-ISSA is a local chapter of the international Information Systems Security Association (or ISSA) based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. GR-ISSA provides local security professionals and practitioners a variety of information security resources ranging from presentations and knowledge sharing to social networking opportunities. This site is dedicated to the Grand Rapids, Michigan chapter of ISSA. GR-ISSA was founded in 2003. For information about the parent international ISSA organization, you are encouraged to visit www.issa.org.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Instructor for EMBA 610 - Strategic Information Systems for Executives - Winter 2019 and Fall 2019

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Assist the Information Technology program through board duties, student assessement and volunteer activities.http://www.thetechcenter.org/

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

The Associate Dean provides leadership within the College of Technology to ensure the achievement of the University's strategic goals and maintains oversight of assigned academic programs and school initiatives. As Associate Dean, I directed or assisted in all aspects of academic program management including new program development, program and course revision, internal communication, marketing and training, accreditation activities, and program review for the College of Technology.The Associate Dean partners with department chairs, associate department chairs and full-time faculty to ensure full participation in the achievement of College of Technology initiatives.Served as Women in Technology @ Davenport University faculty advisor 2014 - 2016 and as Odyssey of the Mind faculty advisor 2008 - 2010. Served on committees/boards:DU Graduate Council December 2011 - 2016Institutional Review Board August 2011 - 2016University Curriculum Committee June 2011 - 2015University Scheduling Committee, Fall 2008 - 2014; Chair Sept. 2010 - 2014M.S. Information Assurance Steering Commitee 2010 - 2016M.S. Technology Mangement Steering Committee 2012 - 2016Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Selection Board, Chair 2012 - 2016Virtual In-seat Learning (VISL) committee August 2011 - 2014Innovative Classroom Technology Committee March 2011 - 2013DU Athletics Advisory Board March 2011 - 2016Program Review Committee - Security 2013Crisis Management Team September 2009 - 2011Faculty Workload Committee (AQIP Action Project) May 2011 - May 2012Program Review Committee - CIS May 2011 - May 2012Vice Provost of Assessment Interviewing Team June 2012Davenport University Risk Management January 2009 - September 2011Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Search Committee June 2011College of Technology Department Chair Search Committees June 2011Dept. Coordinator Search Committee March 2011Goal 20 Committee December 2010Dean of College of Technology Search Committee 2009-2010

Teach in-seat, online, and blended learning formats in multiple areas of study including Microsoft Office Applications, Adobe Photoshop, E-Business Foundations, Web Design and business processes related to technology.I have been instructing in higher education since 1999. I was considered Instructor status until promoted to Associate Professor status in 2006.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Manage the school of technology at the Grand Rapids and Holland (academic year 2010-2011 only for Holland) campuses that includes six academic undergraduate divisions, eight full-time faculty, one full-time academic specialist with a partial teaching load, and 20-45 adjunct instructors. Provide oversight over the three IT certification testing centers. Contribute to curriculum creation and assessment.Divisions:Computer Information SystemsNetworkingSecurityGlobal Project ManagementTechnologyBusiness ApplicationsCommittee Affiliations:Stategic Planning, Facilties and Technology Excellence sub-committee memberCo-Chair University-wide Scheduling CommitteeMember of Curriculum Framework CommitteeInterim Advisor for BPA (Business Professionals of America) (2010)Co-chair Green Week (2007, 2008 and 2009)Homecoming Committee (2009)Year-long Scheduling committee member (2008-present)Faculty advisor for Odyssey of the Mind World champions chapter (2008 - 2010)ITS Strategic Planning CommitteeRisk Management Committee and Campus Crisis Management team memberProgram Review for Computer Information Systems, Technology Management and Administrative Management programsEnvironmental Sustainability Task ForceInnovative Curriculum CommitteeTextbook Selection committees for multiple courses (reviewed yearly)Environmental Scanning Task ForceSchool of Technology Dean Search CommitteeLibrary Information Commons Task ForceLettinga Campus Technology Planning Committee (to assist with the technology budgeting for the new building)ADA Task ForceGrand Rapids Technology Committee

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

The ITEC Council is an active network of infrastructure technology executives from enterprise size organizations that meet for formal and informal connection, sharing, and collaboration on topics that are mutually beneficial. Membership includes the technology executives focused primarily on the technology infrastructure and university department heads focused on research in the infrastructure area.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

I billed claims, setup accounts and databases for physicians and radiologists and investigated claim denials. I worked with patients to answer questions on billing matters and was responsible for multiple million dollar accounts per year. I worked with the physicians to obtain all necessary provider IDs with Medicare, Medicaid and insurance companies. I was responsible for assessing additional write-off information on claims. I was responsible for all communications regarding the billing of the physicians that were in my accounts including communication with the hospital, insurance providers, patients and physicians.During my years at IDS, I also worked in the computer operations, shipping, printing, and records departments.

Doctoral Studies And Coursework, Educational Leadership

Coursework completed: EDLD 518 Multimedia Technology for School Administrators EDLD 660 Grant Writing EDLD 681 Qualitative Research EDLD.

Mba, E-Business

As part of my Marketing Strategies course I co-created a strategic marketing plan for the John Ball Zoo and presented it to them with my.

Bba, Network Management

Activities and Societies: Dean's List; Received award as an Outstanding Graduate for both BBA and ABACoursework in Client/Server.

As, Science And Math

Activities and Societies: Computer Lab Tutor and Testing Center Associate for the Learning CenterCoursework in Biology, Botany, Chemistry.