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.
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
| Frank Aiello, Maximus |
| Michael Baker, DXC Technology |
| Brian Egenrieder, SyncDog |
| Gabriel Galvan, Revtek Solutions |
| Paul Kurtz, Splunk |
| Sara Lazarus, Faded Jeans Technology |
| Douglas Lemott, ARC |
| Alicia Lynch, TD SYNNEX |
| Dr. Matthew McFadden, GDIT |
| 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.
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Leadership Board
| John Bean, EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure |
| Steven Cridlin, Visa |
| Stuart Dyer, CBRE |
| Brouk Eshetu, Coresite |
| Zachary Miller, Google |
| Matt Shively, Equinix |
| Johnathan Tuil, IBM Cloud |
| 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.
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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 |
| 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
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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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