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AZ Cyber Initiative

About Us

AZ Cyber Initiative is a non-profit dedicated to unlocking opportunities for young people who are interested in cyber and emergent technology. We collaborate with workforce partners across the state to offer programs that provide career-connected and work-based learning experiences, leading to quality digital jobs that help young people achieve their dreams.

OUR TEAM

Manuel Felix

Founder & CEO

Vanessa Veliz

Director of Programs

Lucia Breault-Evans

Executive Administrative Assistant

Samantha Soto-Sanchez

Creative Director

Manuel Felix

Founder & CEO

Samantha Soto-Sanchez

Creative Director

Vanessa Veliz

Director of Programs

Lucia Breault-Evans

Executive Administrative Assistant

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Nick Anderson

Chief Information Officer – Public Sector, Lumen Technologies

Chris Campbell

Chief Strategist, Kroll & Former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury

Jenner Holden

Chief Information Security Officer, Axon

Pete Kim

Chief Information Security Officer, Raytheon MIssiles & Defense

Heather Monthie

Cybersecurity Architect, Author, & Podcaster

Bill Waynick

Director at Air Force Cyberworx, United States Air Force

Bob Fabien Zinga

Head of Information Security, Information Warfare Commander, U.S. Navy Reserve

 AZ CYBER’S CORPORATE & PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERS

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

AZApplied
PimaCC
JTed
AZSecure
Nogales
Chandler
Basha

Community Partners

Community Partners

AZApplied
PimaCC
JTed
AZSecure
Nogales
Chandler
Basha