Dd Budiharto

Chief Security Advisor, Microsoft & Founder, CyberPoint Advisory

Dd Budiharto is a founder of Cyber Point Advisory, LLC, a leader in fractional CISO firm that provides cyber security advisory services to small and mid size businesses (SMBs) and global organizations. She partners with executive teams, business stakeholders, and IT leaders to develop strategy and road map to enhance the organization’s cyber security posture. Her efforts have been instrumental in delivering significantly enhanced information and cyber security for companies including Phillips 66, Baker Hughes, Marathon Oil Corporation, and Halliburton. Dd has been a digital security visionary for 20+ years. As an industry leader, she worked closely with the White House on Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity initiatives. She served as chairman of the American Petroleum Institute (API) IT Security Subcommittee, where she collaborated with the White House, and is currently a Governing Member of Evanta/Gartner and SecureWorld CISO Executive. Dd is passionate about developing the next generations cyber security warriors for the underrepresented groups. She serves as a Board of Director of LINK Houston and has remained active as a speaker, moderator, mentor, and advisor for Women Executive Forum, Minorities in Cybersecurity, Cyversity and at multiple universities over time, including the University of Houston, Baylor University, University of St Thomas, and Rice University Baker Institute.

Nikki Jackson

Chief Information Security Officer - Woodforest National Bank

A Certified Senior Level Executive with over 20 years of Information Technology, Security, Internal Audit, and Financial Services combined experience. Leading and providing oversight for many facets of security and technology domains, including Network & Information Security, Data Privacy, IT Asset Management, Third Party Risk Management, and Incident Response. Responsibility for compliance with many banking regulations, has led to extensive knowledge in various standards such as NIST, FFIEC, GLBA, and PCI DSS. As a trusted advisor in the industry, I participate in many professional organizations such TBA, IIA, ISACA, InfraGard, and FS-ISAC. Active on several advisory boards and leadership committees including Sam Houston State University, Sentinel One, and ISACA. Along with a passion to serve my organizations, diversity in the Cybersecurity industry has also become a passion. Therefore in 2023, I founded an organization called “AWIC”, Advancing Women in Cybersecurity. AWIC’s mission is simply to “Diversifying Cyber; One Woman at a Time” by offering women and young ladies from underserved schools and communities’ guidance and resources to excel in the Cybersecurity industry.

Jenna Morgenroth

Director & Business Continuity Officer, Jensen Hughes

Jenna Morgenroth is a seasoned IT professional with 12+ years experience in information technology and enterprise applications, specializing in the management of projects ranging from small-scale initiatives to large, complex undertakings. Her expertise spans ERP systems and data analytics, with a proven track record in delivering impactful solutions across various industries. Jenna excels in fostering strong relationships and leading successful teams, consistently driving collaboration and ensuring project success through effective communication and strategic planning. Her dedication to building meaningful connections and leveraging technology to solve business challenges has established her as a respected leader in the IT field.

Ini Ekiko Thomas

Vice President of IT, Memorial Hermann Health System

Multi-talented, highly qualified healthcare executive with more than 17 years of focused expertise at aligning business and IT/digital strategies, delivering complex projects on time and budget with a focus on products that enhance the internal and external consumer experience. A proven leader within the ambulatory physician organization, population health, health plan and consumer engagement space at a large nationally recognized hospital system. Excellent leadership, management, analytical, strategic planning, and organizational skills with key competencies in: Strategic Planning, Product Innovation, Process Improvement, Effective Communication, Risk and Issue Resolution, Vendor Management, Team Building, Coaching and Mentoring.

Ginny Torno

Executive Director, Innovation & IT Clinical, Ancillary, and Research Systems, Houston Methodist

Leader, innovator with over 20 years of experience in enterprise environments, including 18 years in management. Focused, highly organized professional covering a broad range of technical and development initiatives, providing direction and innovation throughout lifecycle phases in a fast-paced and demanding environment.