Results-driven professional with a Master's degree in Cybersecurity Leadership from the University of Washington (2023) and a Bachelor's degree in Applied Science - Cybersecurity and Networking from Green River College (2021). A U.S. Marine Corps veteran with extensive leadership experience, including combat deployment to Afghanistan. Proficient in decision-making under pressure, conflict resolution, and team management. Experienced in designing, creating, and instructing educational courses in leadership and technical fields. Certified in ISC2 Cybersecurity, with additional certifications including IBM SkillsBuild Cybersecurity Certificate (2024), Project Management Fundamentals (2024), and Agile Explorer (2024). Known for self-motivation, honesty, and logical thinking, with a passion for leveraging military and academic expertise to create impactful educational programs.