Girl Security

?? Calling All Current and Former Mentors of Girl Security! ?? We often hear from mentors asking how they can best support Girl Security and our incredible community of young women aspiring to enter the national security/cybersecurity field. We’re so grateful for your commitment, and we want to make it easy for you to continue making an impact! Here are some things you can do right now to help: ?? Get active in Slack: Answer questions, share insights, and be a resource for fellow mentors and mentees. Your experience and guidance are invaluable to our members! ?? Tag us in job posts: If you see a job opportunity that would benefit our community, tag us! It helps open doors for our talented members. ?? Share internships & opportunities: Know of an internship or opportunity that could benefit our community? Let us know! We want to ensure every Girl Security member has access to these experiences. Your involvement and expertise matters, and we are so thankful for everything you do! #girlsecurity

Last week, our Girl Security team hit the road! Monica Sanchez , Program Manager, and Jane Pak, Program Assistant, had the opportunity to visit three of our incredible Chicago programs: Peace and Education Coalition High School, Back of the Yards College Prep, and Argo Community High School. We were so impressed with all of the participants and absolutely LOVED listening to their great ideas! Their passion, curiosity, and commitment to learning continue to inspire us, and we’re grateful for the chance to connect and support their journeys. A huge thank you to our partners and participants for welcoming us—we can’t wait to be back! ?? #GirlSecurity

“I Didn’t Know That Was a Job” – Part 2 with Jessica Tacka Our new series continues with?Part 2 of our conversation with Jessica Tacka—a marketing specialist and former FBI supervisor! She sits down with our COO,?Jorhena Thomas, to share more about her unique career path, insights on transitioning between fields, and advice for young professionals exploring unconventional roles in national security. ?Check out the full conversation here:?https://lnkd.in/gK9ha_-K #GirlSecurity #IDidntKnowThatWasAJob #WomenInSecurity #CareerPathways #Mentorship #NationalSecurity

Thank you, Jessica Tacka for the thoughtful conversation! Look for part 2 to drop this week!

Girl Security is thrilled to launch our new series: “I Didn’t Know That Was a Job!” This series is all about breaking down big job titles, uncovering what they really mean, and highlighting the skills needed to succeed in them. First up, we’re featuring Jessica Tacka—a marketing specialist and former FBI supervisor—who sits down with our COO, Jorhena Thomas, to share her unique career journey and insights. Check out the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gK9ha_-K #GirlSecurity?#NationalSecurity?#IDidntKnowThatWasAJob

Have you listened yet? ?? Episode 4 of?What We Carry?is here! This episode,?Partnerships with Purpose: Empowering Underserved Communities in Cybersecurity, features an insightful conversation with?Lauren Bean Buitta?and?Amulya Panakam?from Girl Security, alongside?Pam Hacker?from?Kyndryl. Together, they discuss the power of partnerships in advancing cybersecurity access and education for underrepresented communities. Kyndryl’s support helps us expand opportunities for the next generation of national security leaders. ?? Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gXuQXGv2 #WhatWeCarry #Cybersecurity #GirlSecurity #WomenInSecurity #PartnershipsWithPurpose #Kyndryl

?? Congratulations to the 2024-25 Girl Security National Fellows on their graduation! ?? 82 fellows from 19 states came together to learn, grow, and empower each other. Swipe to see their journey and impact! Congrats to Gina Bennett , Shannon Harrison, Jane Pak, and Monica Sanchez for a successful session! #GirlSecurity #NationalFellows

Thank you, Kyndryl Foundation , for selecting Girl Security as a grant recipient. We are honored to continue our work in preparing girls, young women, and gender minorities for careers in emerging technology pathways, including cybersecurity and AI. Through this partnership, we will expand our Workforce Training Program, empowering the next generation with the skills and opportunities they need to succeed in an environment increasingly shaped by technology. Congratulations to our fellow recipients! Together, we are driving lasting #SocialImpact and building a more inclusive, secure future. #Cybersecurity #AI #STEM #GirlSecurity #KyndrylFoundation #WorkforceDevelopment

Girl Security is very excited to welcome two new Members to our Board of Directors: Elisa Bannon-Jones, MHCS and Sarah Stewart. Elisa brings a rich and diverse spectrum of expertise in Human Resources, Business Strategy, and Leadership. Sarah's cross-sector background and expertise in trade, policy, and law will add depth to Girl Security's board and programmatic portfolio. Sarah is now CEO and Executive Director of the Silverado Policy Accelerator. Both leaders are committed to strengthening future generations of girls and women as leaders in the security space, and we are excited to welcome them to our community.

We’re so proud of all of our Fellows! Happy Graduation!