Advisory Board
"For everyone that knew Mitch and knew what it was like to be his friend and associate, I think everyone feels like they would want to do something for him. I would like to encourage everyone to make a contribution to the endowment. It's a perfect way to honor him and to help educate students that were like him."
Larry Taft
Jay a. Etchings, Global Solution Architect at Splunk (Cisco), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning
As a Global Solution Architect specializing in AI and Machine Learning for Splunk (Cisco), I empower customers to harness the transformative potential of AI/ML solutions within complex data ecosystems. Our team works closely with organizations to design and implement scalable, data-driven strategies, enabling advanced insights and automation on large, intricate data structures. We guide stakeholders through technical challenges, optimizing data workflows and aligning machine learning models to meet specific business objectives.
Irene Helley - Vice President of Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Lockheed Martin
Irene Helley currently serves as one of the founding members of the Lockheed Martin AI Center. As the Vice President of Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Lockheed Martin, Corporate Engineering and Technology, her focus is on accelerating transition of AI/Machine Learning (ML) technologies through collaborative development across the Lockheed Martin enterprise and industry partners. This includes the development of the corporate AI/ML tech roadmap, establishing a cognitive baseline to proliferate AI, executing pilot applications for mission solutions, and cultivating a talent pipeline to boldly accelerate technology transition.
Johans Acosta - GTS Global Solution Architect AI/ML, Splunk
[TBA]
Alessandra Gonzales - Alumni Advisor for the MHCDI
founder president of the WIT student club. CIS graduate 2025. She would be Alumni Advisor for the MHCDI. She will work at CrowdStrike starting May 19, 2025. [TBU]
Jason James - Regents and Park Partner & vCISO. Past President ISACA OC Past VP IIA OC
Works primarily with startup companies who address social and business needs with smart technology and not cumbersome products. Interested in technology that drives business rationalization as well as compliance without the need to spend millions on enterprise solutions.
Lee Ann Kline. President and Founder STEM ADVANTAGE
Business, technology and talent acquisition leaders founded STEM Advantage to mentor, prepare and inspire young women and underserved communities to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through paid internships, mentors, scholarships, professional development and community. STEM Advantage provides economic and social mobility to underserved groups, while providing a vetted pipeline of diverse talent to businesses.