Build your trusted circle of C-Level peers

Leadership can be isolating at the C-Level. No one else within your organization truly understands the complexities you face. Gartner C-Level Communities are designed to bridge that gap, bringing together executives who know firsthand the demands of your role.

In the Seattle CISO Community, you will connect with peers who are willing to share their experiences, discuss practical solutions and collaborate on emerging challenges. By joining your local community, you will gain fresh ideas and perspectives, a trusted network of peers and the support you need to lead confidently in a rapidly changing environment.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Peer Connections
  • Catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships with colleagues in your community
  • Strengthen your trusted professional network with peers who understand your challenges
  • Establish a circle of peers you can call on for real-time guidance and ongoing support​
Peer Perspectives
  • Engage in candid, in‑depth discussions to address your most pressing priorities
  • Learn firsthand, practical approaches from peers navigating similar challenges
  • Validate your strategies through real-world peer experiences
Gartner Insights
  • Gain data-driven insights and field-tested best practices from Gartner analysts
  • Explore forward-looking strategies on critical issues affecting your role
  • Leverage Gartner insights and Executive Partner expertise to enrich peer conversations

Seattle CISO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Seattle CISO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven By CISOs, For CISOs®.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Josh Carlson

PACCAR
CISO

Steve Person

Cambia Health Solutions
CISO

Governing Body Members

Jamal Bodey-Burks

Symetra
CISO, VP Information Security

Michael Boyd

Qorvo
CISO

Jeff Brausieck

Puget Sound Energy
CISO

Sherry Carpenter

BBSI
CISO

Lumakar Challa

Darigold
VP, IT

Michael Correa

Nintendo of America
Director, Information Security

Alex Di Giacomo

Sound Transit
CISO

David Elfering

Carrix
Director of Cybersecurity

Julie Ellis

Starbucks
SVP & CISO

Ira Ham

MediaAlpha
CIO

Jake Hammock

City of Seattle
CISO

John Howie

Zimmer Biomet
CISO

Syed Hussain

Oregon Lottery
CISO

Ronald Jimerson

Port of Seattle
CISO

Ralph Johnson

State of Washington
State CISO

Andy Kirkland

The Walt Disney Company
Global CISO

Adrian Mayers

Premera Blue Cross
VP & CISO

Jeff Olson

Legacy Health
Technology VP, Information Systems, CTO & CISO

Eric Sanchez

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
CISO

Chaim Sanders

Lyft
CISO

Shane Steffanson

Oregon Metro
CISO

Brian Talbert

Alaska Airlines
Managing Director, CISO

Chris Vaughn

Unisys
Sr. Director, Cybersecurity & BISO

Patrick Voon

Loma Linda University Health
Executive Director & CISO

Nyír Vámbéry

Vitamin Shoppe
Head of Information Security

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today.

  1. Accelerate Exposure Management To Defend At Machine Speed
  2. Unify AI Risk Into Existing Cyber Governance Practices
  3. Optimize Cybersecurity Portfolios Through Outcome-Driven Investment Strategies

Upcoming Programs

Virtual

October 29, 2026 | 1 hour

Seattle CISO Community Town Hall

Everyone Wants Scaled AI. Only 9% Have It

Participate in a virtual session with peers to engage in candid discussions on a timely topic.

In-Person

December 1, 2026 | 1 day

Seattle CISO Community Executive Summit

Grand Hyatt Seattle

Connect with CIO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

In-Person

March 16, 2027 | an evening

Seattle CISO Community Inner Circle

The Collective Seattle

Join fellow CIOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.

In-Person

June 22, 2027 | 1 day

Seattle CISO Community Executive Summit

Grand Hyatt Seattle

Connect with CIO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

In-Person

September 2027 | an evening

Seattle CISO Community Inner Circle

Join fellow CIOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.

In-Person

December 2027 | 1 day

Seattle CISO Community Executive Summit

Connect with CIO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.



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