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.
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.
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Leadership Board
| Brian Egenrieder, SyncDog |
| Gabriel Galvan, Revtek Solutions |
| Paul Kurtz, Splunk |
| Douglas Lemott, SAP NS2 |
| Alicia Lynch, Retired Army |
| 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.
Digital Transformation & AI
The Digital Transformation and AI 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.
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.
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Global Technology Leadership
NVTC’s Global Technology Leadership Community channels the collective skills of Northern Virginia’s leading companies to drive thought leadership and business growth between the region and the global tech business ecosystem.
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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.
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Leadership Board
| Susan Cengiz, LMI |
| Shauntel Cumberbatch, McKinsey & Company |
| Ellen Grady, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP |
| Johnathan Kirkland, Baird |
| Nancy Langer, sbLiftOff |
| John Martinez, Maximus |
| 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 |
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.
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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.
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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
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Leadership Board
| Tanner Bokor, Shift5 |
| Mark Freeman, Vantage Data Centers |
| Lauren Leva, Grafik |
| Neeti Patel, Mosaic Growth Solutions |
| Colby Proffitt |
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