Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering

Senator Orr serves in the Alabama Legislature representing the 3rd district. In addition to his legislative duties, he serves as the chair of the board.

Alicia Ryan is chief executive officer of LSINC Corporation. For more than 25 years, she has consulted with senior executive leaders at federal agencies and Fortune 100 companies throughout the U.S. and abroad. 

Miranda Bouldin is President and CEO of LogiCore. Since 2002, she has grown the company into one of Huntsville’s premier providers of technology services. 

Brandon Shoupe serves as Treasurer of the Board of Trustees and as Chairman of the Houston County Commission since 2014, working to improve the county. Additionally, he owns Kaiser Capital Investments, an investment firm for online businesses.

Rebekah currently serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. Rebekah is very active in her community and serves on several boards including Oakworth Capital Bank, Alabama Symphony Orchestra, UAB Arts Advisory Board and the board and executive committee of the United Way of Central Alabama, also serving as the 2023 United Way of Central Alabama Annual Campaign Pacesetter Chair.

Dr. Jeffrey "Todd" McDonald is a Computer Science Professor at the University of South Alabama (USA) and the Director of the Center for Forensics, Information Technology, and Security (CFITS). He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the U.S. Air Force after a 21-year career specializing in cyber systems defense, research, and education, with deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers in various journals, advised more than 40 graduate-level research students, and secured over $27M in collaborative funding for cyber security and education from organizations like the National Science Foundation, Department of the Interior, US Army Space and Missile Defense Command, National Security Agency, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, and Air Force Research Laboratory.

Frank Cilluffo is a member of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission and the Department of Homeland Security’s Advisory Council, and is routinely called upon to advise senior officials in the executive branch, U.S. Armed Services, and state and local governments. He primarily serves as Director of the McCrary institute for cyber and critical infrastructure security at Auburn University.

Representative Anthony Daniels represents the 53rd House District and serves as House Minority Leader. Representative Daniels has been influential in a number of decisions that have served to develop Alabama and support its citizens.

Lori Eastman serves as Lean Value Stream Manager for 3M and has been with the company for over 25 years.

Major General Fast (Ret.) is a member of the Military Intelligence Corps Hall of Fame. With over 30 years of service, she broke ground as the first female intelligence officer for a combat unit and served in some of the highest ranking positions in intelligence. She serves on the board of a number of companies, promoting higher education and cyber innovation.

Dr. Gray is a national leader in computer science education, and is a member of Code.org’s Education Advisory Council. He has been influential in creating the AP Computer Science curriculum and exam.

Mr. Hilgendorf serves as Cybersecurity Director for the Southern Poverty Law Center. He has held a number of positions in the USAF, including chief of staff for the CISO, and has helped modernize Air Force cybersecurity policy.

Boone Kinard currently serves as Executive Director of External Affairs for the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), and has been in this position since November 2016. 

Mrs. Angela Martin has served as the Assistant State Superintendent of Evaluation, Accountability and Support for the Alabama State Department of Education since 2020. 

Dr. Charlotte P. Morris began her current tenure as Tuskegee University’s 9th president in 2021. Her 30-plus-year tenure at Tuskegee has included numerous leadership and faculty appointments at the college and university levels. 

Dr. Tommy Morris currently serves as the founding Director the Center for Cybersecurity Research and Education (CCRE), the Eminent Scholar of Computer Engineering, and Interim Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

Shane is an experienced leader in design, construction,  and innovation with more than 23 years in the energy industry.   He currently manages teams focused on data analytics, innovation, and connectivity for Alabama Power. Shane is passionate about bringing new technology, innovative ideas, and data analytics into the energy sector.

Dr. Mohammed A. Qazi is the associate dean for Research and Outreach in the College of Arts and Sciences at Tuskegee University. In addition, Dr. Qazi serves in leadership capacities on several externally funded mentoring-type projects that are designed to broaden the participation of groups that are underrepresented in STEM. He is a recipient of the 2021 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM).

Dr. Daniel K. Wims became the 12th President of Alabama A&M University on January 1, 2022. Dr. Wims has over 25 years of progressive administrative experience in various governmental and higher education organizations.