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
Community Partners
Community Partners