Cybersecurity State Coordinator, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) 

Mrs. May Acosta currently serves as the Supervisor Cybersecurity Advisor for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Region 9. In this role, she oversees the CISA Region 9 cybersecurity efforts in Nevada and Arizona.
Prior to joining CISA, Mrs. Acosta served as the Deputy Branch Chief at the Regional Cyber Center- Pacific (RCC-P) on Fort Shafter, Hawaii where she led a server team that consisted of Military personnel, Dept. of Army Civilians, and Dept. of Defense Contractors.
Mrs. Acosta brings to her current position over 20 years of combined IT, Cybersecurity, and Supervisor experience. She is a 2018 graduate of the Executive Development Program (EDP) with the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). The EDP is a competitive, 8-month long program usually open to GS-13s and above. As a GS-12, Mrs. Acosta was the first in her department to be accepted in to the EDP.
In 2016, Mrs. Acosta acquired a Bachelors of Science in Information Technology degree, then in 2011 she acquired a Masters of Business in Administration degree, both through the University of Phoenix.
She currently holds Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and Certified Information Systems Security Professional certifications (CISSP) certifications.

Francisco “Cisco” Aguilar was elected as Nevada Secretary of State in 2022 and assumed office on January 2, 2023. 
Prior to being elected, Secretary Aguilar served twelve years as General Counsel for Agassi Graf, the management company for Andre Agassi and Stefanie Graf, and the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education. In this role, he was responsible for communications and media, marketing and brand management, strategic partnerships, legal and government affairs. The Secretary also served as Special Counsel to the Chancellor of the Nevada System of Higher Education, Jim Rogers, and as a lawyer for the parent company of the Las Vegas and Reno NBC affiliates, KSNV Channel 3 and KRNV Channel 4, and 15 other NBC affiliates. 
The Secretary combined his expertise in business and sports to launch a sports technology startup company, Blueprint Sports & Entertainment, connecting athletes and brands where they live and play. In recent years, Secretary Aguilar spent a year working at Adidas Global Headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany as a member of the Brand Sustainability team through a transatlantic Fellowship with the Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH.  
Secretary Aguilar graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance and accounting, an MBA and Juris Doctor. At the University of Arizona, he was also elected to represent the more than 35,000 students as Student Body President. Secretary Aguilar is a member of the Nevada, California, and Arizona Bars. 
Secretary Aguilar is the Founding Chairman of Cristo Rey St. Viator College Preparatory High School. Cristo Rey serves students in one of Las Vegas’ most vulnerable neighborhoods, and provides an innovative work-study program designed to prepare them for future careers. 
Governors Jim Gibbons and Brian Sandoval appointed Secretary Aguilar to the Nevada Athletic Commission, which regulates boxing and mixed martial arts. He served on the Commission for eight years, two of which he served as Chairman.

Elijah Cedeno is a Regional Engagement Manager for the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center™ (MS-ISAC®), a division of the Center for Internet Security, Inc.®. He is a member of the Stakeholder Engagement team, which works with our nation’s State, Local, Territorial, and Tribal (SLTT) governments and public education institutions to provide free cybersecurity resources and services. Elijah manages the MS-ISAC® members in the East Coast/West Coast regions, supporting their overall cybersecurity posture.

With more than 30 years of experience in information technology (IT) and cybersecurity, Kathy is a five-time Chief Information Officer (CIO) with a background across all IT and business domains. As a Mandiant Consulting Practice Leader Ms. Cruz helps clients assess, design and build effective security programs focusing on threat intelligence, defensive posture, proactive cyber management, security validation, incident response and incident preparedness.
Ms. Cruz is the recipient of the Silicon Valley YWCA Tribute to Women in Industry (TWIN) Award, is a past Board member of the Gentle Barn Foundation headquartered in Santa Clarita, CA, a past Board Member of the Career Action Center in San Jose, CA, and a former member of Golden Gate University School of Technology and Industry Executive Advisory Board. She previously served as an Ensign in the California State Guard, Cyber Operations Detachment

Bob Dehnhardt has over 35 years of professional experience in information technology, working in the private sector, and in federal and state government. He began in desktop support, and subsequently added server, network, and telephony support to his toolset. Since 2002, his focus has been in information security. Prior to serving as State Chief Information Security Officer in May 2017, he was an information security officer for the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services for four years, and both a manager and director of information security in the private sector for ten years. Bob oversees the Office of Information Security, chairs the State Information Security Committee, and is a member of the Nevada Resilient Advisory Committee and Cyber Security Task Force.

Darla Dodge has spent the better part of 27 years in dedication to public service within the State of Nevada. She has consistently excelled in various managerial capacities, including roles in business operations, finance, and strategic planning. In February 2022, Darla undertook a pivotal role within the State of Nevada Enterprise Information Technology Division. Her leadership was instrumental in navigating the agency's transition in 2023 to the Governor's Office of the CIO, where she currently holds the position of Deputy CIO/COO. In her capacity, Darla exercises comprehensive oversight and provides exceptional leadership to the agency's day-to-day operations, financial endeavors, and strategic planning initiatives. Her wealth of experience and strategic acumen positions her as a key driver in ensuring the agency's alignment with overarching objectives while mentoring and developing emerging leaders that propels the agency's potential and success. 
Darla is a distinguished alumna of Western Governors University, holding a Masters of Business Administration. Her educational background, combined with her extensive professional journey, reflects her commitment to continuous growth and expertise in navigating the complexities of technology, operations, and strategic governance. 

David Fogerson is Nevada’s Emergency Manager and Homeland Security Chief. He leads our statewide agency to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond, and recovery from disasters that are locally executed, state guided, and federally supported. He is a NEPA Nevada Emergency Manager, IAEM Certified Emergency Manager, and a Chief Fire Officer designee. Prior to state service in 2020, David served as a deputy fire chief and deputy emergency manager for East Fork Fire Protection District in Douglas County, Nevada. David has 30-years in the fire, emergency medical services, and emergency management arena. Educated with a Master of Public Administration with graduation from the National Preparedness Leadership Institute at Harvard and Centers for Homeland Defense and Security’s Executive Leaders Program, and FEMA’s Vanguard Program, stewardship is important to him for our future.

Timothy Galluzi was appointed administrator of the Enterprise Information Technology Services Division (EITS) in February 2021 and designated as the State Chief Information Officer in June 2022. Following the agency's transition from EITS to the Office of the Chief Information Officer in the Governor's Office, Timothy was reappointed State Chief Information Officer.
Timothy has been serving the State of Nevada since 2013 in various roles in information technology (IT) and leadership. He began with EITS in 2018 and has served as the project manager for the statewide Microsoft Office 365 implementation as well as the technology investment administrator in EITS Office of the Chief Information Officer. Prior to his tenure at EITS, Timothy held IT professional and programmer/analyst roles at the State Public Works Division and Western Nevada College, respectively. Timothy started his IT career by serving eight years in the United State Marine Corps filling roles as a telecommunications chief and Formal Schools instructor.
Timothy earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration in IT Management from Western Governors University. Timothy is a proud Marine Corps veteran and has worked to give back to his fellow veterans, volunteering to serve on former Governor Sandoval's Student Veterans Advisory Council, the Western Nevada College Veterans Resource Center, and the Disabled American Veterans, Carson City Chapter.

Thomas has been with Alliant for six years and is a broker on the Public Entity Cyber team. As such, he has a wealth of experience working with cyber insurance underwriters, wholesale brokers, consultants, and vendors. He services public entity clients of all kinds, including hospitals, cities, counties, universities, schools, transit districts, and state governments. Thomas is a licensed Property and Casualty retail broker and has obtained Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designations and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley.

Bob Leek is Chief Information Officer for Clark County, Nevada. He has over twenty-five years of leadership experience, including almost twenty years in information technology disciplines. 
His servant leadership at Clark County supports public services including health, human services, justice systems, administrative, and public safety programs achieving positive outcomes in diverse communities. He is accountable for internal service teams providing application technology solutions at the County. 
Before joining Clark County, Bob worked in county government for seven years and human and pet health care for the previous thirteen years. His experience includes leadership roles in retail operations, corporate financial reporting and decision support system development, sales, international operations, logistics management, and bringing inclusion and equity to nurture the individual growth of his diverse staff in recruiting, supervision, and retention activities. His previous teams include Multnomah County (Oregon), Kaiser Permanente, Banfield Pet Hospital, and Egghead.com. 
Bob is proudest of his work planning and executing large-scale, transformational change in complex organizations. His personal tag line is: Leveraging technology and change management to improve outcomes in the communities we serve. 
Bob is a native of the Netherlands and received his BA degree in Accounting and Business Administration from Berry College in Rome, Georgia. 

Dr. Anne Milkovich is the Chief Information Officer for the Nevada System of Higher Education. Anne has over 15 years of experience in higher education including CIO and related roles at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and Montana State University. Prior to that, Anne spent 20 years in private sector IT fields and business consulting.
Her education includes an MBA and a doctorate in Higher Education Administration, with research in the practice of academic program prioritization. Her IT experience is primarily in the business management aspects of IT: leadership and management; financial planning and investment management; contracts and acquisitions; portfolio, program, and project management.

Vice President for Digital Transformation and Chief Information Officer, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

As UNLV’s first vice president for digital transformation and chief information officer, Kivanc Oner is redefining IT to support the university’s forward-thinking vision. Partnering with researchers, educators, and government leaders, he aims to build shared infrastructure and intuitive digital experiences that create a competitive advantage for students and the community. Leading technical innovation in higher education for 20 years, he knows how to take strategic risks to deliver customer-centric digital services that advance learning, teaching, and research at one of the nation’s most diverse R1 institutions. Kivanc led the creation of a student-centric engagement system, bringing many student services together for a seamless experience; the Digital President Whitfield, an artificial intelligence and online avatar that assists students; and classroom-to-career pathways for students. Kivanc holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronics engineering from Bogazici University in Turkey and a master’s degree in computer science from the University of Central Florida in Orlando.

Maria Sexton has more than 28 years of experience in the information security, information technology and audit/compliance industries. She is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC), Nevada's only Level I Trauma Center, only Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, only Burn Care Center, and only Center for Transplantation. As CIO, Maria oversees the delivery of all technology services for UMC and helps develop/drive the organization’s strategic direction.
Before her promotion to CIO, Maria was the UMC Director of Information Technology/Information Security Officer. Prior to joining UMC, Maria directed the IT Compliance Program at MGM Resorts International, and led security operations programs at both Walgreen’s and Kellogg’s. She received her Master of Business Administration degree from WGU, her undergraduate degree in Management Information Systems from UNLV, and holds CISSP, CCSP, CRISC, CDPSE, CISM and CISA certifications.

Michael Sherwood is the Chief Technology and Innovation Officer for the City of Las Vegas. Michael has more than 20 years of experience in the fields of process improvement, technology and innovation.  Most recently, he served as the Deputy Director of Public Safety, Business Services & City Technology for the City of Irvine, CA.  Michael is extremely passionate about technology, and believes through innovation, workforce development and collaboration, we can create brighter and sustainable communities.  
Michael received his B.S. in Management from Pepperdine University followed by a M.S. in Executive Management from the University of Southern California.

Mark Wlaschin was appointed as Nevada’s Deputy Secretary of State for Elections in October 2020. In this capacity he is responsible for overseeing the Secretary of State's Elections Division and administering the state’s election processes, including enforcing state and federal election laws and procedures. He previously served as the Deputy Secretary of State for Operations.  Prior to working for the Nevada Secretary of State, Mr. Wlaschin served 20 years in the United States Marine Corps. He holds a BA in History from the University of South Carolina, an MBA in Strategic Leadership from New England College, and is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP).