Who We Are

Corinne has a passion for learning about all things technology and wants to make sure others have plenty of opportunities to learn as well. In high school, she noticed there was a lack of technology education unless students were accepted into selective programs, and was frustrated with the lack of easily accessible options to learn about technology and cybersecurity. She has a good mind for logistics and a strong technical background, both of which would lend themselves to implementing a cybersecurity program in high schools.

Riley is a Junior at Christopher Newport University studying Computer Science. Riley is interested in innovations that make life easier. She wants to make technology more involved in everyone’s lives especially children and young adults that are in school. Riley is passionate about changing the world for the better and making things such as access to the internet more widely available. She wants to create an experience for students where they can explore, create, and better understand all topics of technology, including cybersecurity and coding.

Brianna is a undergraduate senior studying Computer Science at Norfolk State University. She possesses various different skills such as networking, job experience(s), and the ability to adapt to changes. She hopes to create technology that not only helps the user learn and improve, but instills a drive in its users to teach and/or impact others. What makes her different is her determination: If she does not know the answer to something, she tries everything she can to learn the answer. Through her various internships with the United States Department of Defense, she has learned that not only is cyber changing, but that threats become more dangerous every day. Brianna believes that by teaching cyber security to high school students, there will be more students interested in cyber enough to pursue it in a collegiate institution.

Amanuel has a passion for technology as a whole. Hes been interested in cybersecurity work for 2 years now and has good experience in security work as he has attend cyber workshops in the past. Amanuel is very passionate about implementing virtual security to all so they can have knowledge on the matter, as the world is changing into a more technological place everyday and he wants to make sure everyone knows the risks and is fundamentally ready. He hopes to create an experience one day for students to dip their feet in technology altogether and enlighten them in the process.

Itania has experience with student engagement and volunteering to teach at cyber camps and workshops for middle and high school students. Throughout her experience, she noticed how excited students were to learn, but the counselors, mentors, or professionals they came with had no experience or familiarity in this area. Itania believes colleges building relationships with high schools and their students will create opportunities for knowledge to be instilled in them and not just taught as a one day workshop.