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Communities of Interest Leadership Boards


Meet the NVTC Community of Interest chairs. They organize events with experts on key topics, helping members learn and network with like-minded peers.

AI & Digital Transformation


The AI & Digital Transformation Community provides educational, networking, and public-private partnership opportunities to advance digital transformation in Northern Virginia. This community focuses on technologies and platforms that drive value to business customers and internal stakeholders. We explore and discuss areas of technology that provide better customer experiences, increase productivity, and drive operational change.

Leadership

Aris Lambropoulos

ThinkTek

Jim Sprague

Cadmus Group

Advisory Chair

KJ Lian, Amazon Web Services

Cybersecurity & Privacy


The Cybersecurity and Privacy Community offers NVTC members a unique platform for education, collaboration, business growth and professional development in the field of cybersecurity. Its leadership board hosts private briefings featuring subject matter experts who share best practices, insights and cutting-edge innovations. It serves as a valuable resource for professionals seeking to stay informed on the latest policies and developments in cybersecurity.

Leadership

James Leach

Leadership Board

Brian Egenrieder, SyncDog
Gabriel Galvan, Revtek Solutions
Paul Kurtz, Splunk
Douglas Lemott, SAP NS2
Alicia Lynch, TD SYNNEX
Dr. Matthew McFadden, GDIT
Brad Medairy, Booz Allen Hamilton
Oki Mek, Microsoft
David Schaffer, Miles & Stockbridge
Michael Weigand, Squadra Ventures

Data Center & Cloud


NVTC’s Data Center and Cloud Community provides a clear, consistent, collective and compelling voice for promoting the interests of the region’s growing data center, cloud and critical infrastructure industry to contribute to its long-term growth and prosperity.

Leadership

Vinay Nagpal

Interglobix

Stan Blackwell

Dominion Energy

Leadership Board

John Bean, Edgecore
Steven Cridlin, Visa
Stuart Dyer, CBRE
Brouk Eshetu, Coresite
Zachary Miller, Google
Matt Shively, Equinix
Johnathan Tuil, IBM
Wray Varley, Digital Realty

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA)


The DEIA Community leverages NVTC’s diverse membership to share insights, best practices, and initiatives that promote equitable opportunities for regional businesses. It fosters a culture of belonging and supports building a diverse, collaborative tech hub in Northern Virginia.

Leadership

Joe Diaz

Melwood

GovCon


The GovCon community supports the growth and success of the technology-focused government contracting industry, by hosting educational events on key issues, facilitating connections for strategic business opportunities, and fostering the development of new technologies and best practices.

Leadership

Brad McConnell

Fluet

Eric Kronman

Fluet

Leadership Board

Susan Cengiz, LMI
Shauntel Cumberbatch, McKinsey & Company
Brianna Elsmore, Maximus
Ellen Grady, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Johnathan Kirkland, Baird
Nancy Langer, sbLiftOff
Ravi Mudumby, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Binh Nguyen, In-Q-Tel
Dave Peterson, Fenix Group
Virginia Robinson, Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation
Pamela Rothka, Empower AI

Marketing & Growth


NVTC’s Marketing & Growth Community of Interest connects marketing and revenue growth professionals through educational and networking events centered on cutting-edge trends and best practices in branding, technology, business development, and AI. This community provides leaders with tools to enhance communication, expand into new markets, attract top talent and achieve growth objectives in today’s competitive landscape

Leadership

Lauren Leva

Grafik

Tanya Nazarian

Grafik

Leadership Board

Tanner Bokor, Shift5
Mark Freeman, Vantage Data Centers
Sue Keith, Landrum Talent Solutions
Neeti Patel, Mosaic Growth Solutions
Colby Proffitt

 

Space


The Space community serves as a platform for member companies and their employees to connect, collaborate, and drive growth. It promotes the interests and global leadership of the region’s private and public sector space ecosystem, further solidifying Northern Virginia’s position in the global space industry.

Leadership

Rob Ruyak

AWS

John Sankovich

Permion

John Blair

FCEDA

Workforce Development


Northern Virginia faces a critical talent skills gap with over 90,000 open tech jobs. By promoting innovative ways to retain, upskill and recruit talent—including those with security clearances—the Workforce Development COI ensures the future of our region’s workforce.

Leadership

Mike Batt

FCEDA

Beth Hoban

LMI

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