Join a powerful network of C-level peers

Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CISOs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and best practices, and validate strategies and solutions.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Programs
  • Participate in year-round gatherings both in person and virtually with your local peer group
  • Engage in unparalleled collaboration through in-depth discussions on the most critical and relevant issues
  • Network with like-minded peers facing the same challenges as you
Insights
  • Exchange ideas, strategies and solutions validated by peers
  • Gain exclusive access to community insights, including best practices and survey results, to benchmark your organization with others
  • Learn how other leaders approached their challenges by leveraging peer-recommended partners
Connections
  • Make new connections through facilitated networking opportunities, including curated 1:1 peer meetings
  • Grow and enhance your career through an exclusive network and mentorship
  • Build lasting relationships and stay connected with peers and colleagues

Washington, DC CISO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Washington, DC 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

Ryan Boulais

Bunge
Global Chief Information Security Officer

Massimo Favro

NVR
CISO

Vishal Gupta

Lexmark
CTO & CIO, SVP Connected Technology

Governing Body Members

Frank Aiello

MAXIMUS
SVP & CISO

Manny Castillo

Prince George's County
CISO

Amit Chaudhary

Rolls-Royce
VP & Head of Cyber Security North America & Defense

Omar Chaudhry

MITRE
Sr. Manager, Networking & Mission Infrastructure

Kevin Coyne

Bureau of Industry and Security
Director, Office of Technology Evaluation

James Crimens

Stericycle
VP, Global IT Security & CISO

Darren Death

Export-Import Bank of the United States
CISO, Chief Privacy Officer, Deputy AI Officer

Joe Dyer

ICF
VP & CISO

Stacey Halota

Graham Holdings
VP, IS & Privacy

Shilpa Jasthi

College Board
Head of Information Security, Infrastructure and Workforce Technology

Anil Katarki

Peraton
CISO, Homeland Security

Robert Keefer

The Pew Charitable Trusts
Associate Director, Security Operations

Omar Khawaja

Databricks
CISO, Client

Amit Khosla

Fannie Mae
BISO

Traci Knight

Under Armour
Deputy CISO & Director of Global Security Operations

David Lackey

World Vision
CISO & Chief Privacy Officer

Joe Lee

Arnold & Porter LLP
Firm Director, Information Security & Compliance

Vikas Mahajan

American Red Cross
VP & CISO

Randy Marchany

Virginia Tech
CISO

Jenny Menna

Sallie Mae
Chief Security Officer

Izhar Mujaddidi

Coronis Health
CISO

Jimmie Owens

Common Securitization Solutions
CISO

Tony Parrillo

Schneider Electric
VP & Global Head of Cybersecurity, Enterprise IT

Eric Pickersgill

FINRA
CISO

Andrea Simpson

Idemia North America
CISO

Garrett Smiley

MAXIMUS
Vice President of Digital Infrastructure and Technology Strategy / Chief of Staff to CDIO

Jennifer Swann

Bloomberg Industry Group
CISO

John Toney

State of Vermont
CISO

Justin Ubert

US Department of Transportation
Chief, Cybersecurity & Operations & CISO, Federal Transit Administration

Kyle Waggoner

Perdue Farms
CISO

Keith Young

Montgomery County
CISO

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

  1. Strengthening Cybersecurity Posture through Adaptive Threat Management
  2. Enhancing Data Privacy and Compliance in a Globalized Digital Economy
  3. Building Resilient Cybersecurity Ecosystems for Sustainable Growth

Upcoming Programs

In-Person

November 12, 2025 | 1 day

Washington, DC CISO Community Executive Summit

Hilton Washington DC National Mall the Wharf

Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.

In-Person

March 5, 2026 | an evening

Washington, DC CISO Community Inner Circle

The Tower Club - Tysons Corner

A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.

In-Person

June 2026 | 1 day

Washington, DC CISO Community Executive Summit

Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.

In-Person

November 17, 2026 | 1 day

Washington, DC CISO Community Executive Summit

Convene at 1201 Wilson Blvd

Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.



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