“MediPlan”

Claire is the Creative Director for the IBM X-Force Cyber Range. She works with clients to fine tune their incident response planning to a cyber crisis. Claire is a digital storyteller with experience working in video game design, app design, UX, graphic design, and video storytelling.

With a passion for leading and managing teams, I have over 38 years of experience in electronics, information technology, and cybersecurity. I am in a Doctoral Program at the University of the Potomac, working on a Doctoral degree in Computer Science (ABD). I also have a Master of Applied Science in Cybersecurity and several other degrees and certifications in related fields. I have also contributed to 14 US patents in fiber optic, Data Storage, Protocol Analysis, and alarm connectivity systems.

I have taught classes in:
1) Network Security and Design
2) Advanced Persistent Threat Hacking and Countermeasures
3) Cloud Computing from the Ground Up
4) MySQL Database Development
5) Cybersecurity and Homeland Security
6) Protection of Intellectual Property
7) Forensic Data Retrieval Techniques
8) Computer Forensics and Investigation
9) Ethical Hacking
10) Computer and Data Networking
11) Network Defense and Countermeasures
12) Development of SH, BASH, PYTHON, and TCL Scripts for Cyber Security Education

Aurelia is a NYC-based UX designer, ex-Capital One, currently freelancing. After pivoting from a long career in graphic design, she currently uses her experience to work in the space where technology and humans meet. Aurelia is an enthusiastic champion for: the thrill of collaboration, the challenge of aligning stakeholder & user goals, data-driven problem solving and most importantly, leveraging design for social and environmental change.

Jessica Hochman, PhD, has 20 years of experience working as a teacher, professor, researcher, and consultant. She is one half of We Need 2 Talk, an educational partnership that facilitates critical conversations about race. Jessica also works for the Equity and Disproportionality Lab at Temple University. She has taught workshops and courses, and facilitated professional development programming in addition to publishing articles and book chapters on technology, literacy, and identity.

An educator for more than 25 years, I currently lead a team that provides academic and organizational supports to NYC’s alternative schools and programs. Prior to this role, I did similar work in Manhattan, as well as a citywide network of schools. My first love will always be School of the Future where I taught math and science, then served as middle school director.

Marie Hamlett is passionate about leadership development, bringing over 10 years of experience educating middle-schoolers and supporting instructional leaders. Marie currently teaches math, science and technology integration virtually. Prior to returning to the classroom this year she served as an Instructional Technology Coach where she blends her love for technology in the classroom with her experience supporting student learning to empower teachers to innovate and spark meaningful change.