Ms. Kimberly "KJ" Haywood has more than 25 years of experience in an array of industries, such as Financial, Technology, Healthcare, and Government, to name a few. Her career includes launching management and security practices, including her own firms, Knowledge Management & Associates, Inc. and Nomad Cyber Concepts, LLC, which serves nationwide clients. Her deep comprehension of compliance and business strategy has allowed her to gain instinctive knowledge and understanding of Cybersecurity, Governance Risk & Compliance. She's known for her ability to create and improve programs and has worked in prominent roles with top organizations such as USAA, Google, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Harris Corporation, Texas Health Resources, and others. She has served on various boards throughout her career (e.g, former VP ISC2-DFW) and participated as a presenter, panelist, or moderator. She’s the Global Chief Education and Governance Advisor for AI Connex of Dallas and serves as an Adjunct Professor for Collin College's Cybersecurity Program in Frisco, TX. For further information, you may contact her via LinkedIn.