Mentor & connector providing strategic advice to students on how to break into the professional world by building relationships and establishing a commitment to professional branding enhancement.

For(bes) The Culture is dedicated to building a global community of leaders and black talented professionals. Members are granted access to a myriad of workshops , exclusive events , mentorship , and networking opportunities.

Supported various security and risk management initiatives for financial institutions, healthcare clients, and digital marketing organizations. Conducted NIST CSF, cloud security, and PCI assessments, as well as developed cyber recovery and business continuity plans. Coordinated client communications, led stakeholder interviews, and utilized industry benchmarking to provide actionable recommendations. Enhanced ERM strategies and supported HITRUST Certification, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Delivered comprehensive deliverables, including observations, RACIs charts, gap analyses, playbooks, and target operating models. Supported a current state assessment against the NIST CSF 2.0, COBIT 2019 Framework and VRMMM Shared Assessments.

Office of Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow | District 89 (Mt. Vernon)