The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)® is a not-for-profit, international organization of information security professionals and practitioners. Through its membership, ISSA -Kansas City helps security professionals in the Kansas City area learn of information security issues and trends, which promote education, collaboration, and leadership, and further the information security profession.
Board of Directors - Kansas City
Naeem Babri, President - president@kc.issa.org
Gary Kretzer, Treasurer treasurer@kc.issa.org
JoAnn Fisher, Board Advisor advisor@kc.issa.org
JoAnn Fisher has been a member of ISSA for 17 years. She began her leadership role with ISSA by serving as president in 2000 and 2001. Last year JoAnn was accepted into the ISSA Fellow Program which recognizes individuals for: Commitment to leadership and involvement with ISSA; Leader in the information security community; Engagement in appropriate debate and discussion; A visionary and strategic thinker; and establishment of new and innovative programs within their sphere of influence. JoAnn is currently a Security Solution Architect for Capgemini and develops security solutions for potential and existing clients. JoAnn has a Master’s Degree from Keller Graduate School of Management in Telecommunications Management and a Master’s Degree from Pittsburg State University in Human Resource Development. JoAnn holds the following certifications: CISSP, CISA, PMP, CISM, CGEIT, ITILv3, and ABCP.
Carmen Banks, Director of Programs - programs@kc.issa.org
Carmen Banks is an Information Security and risk management professional. She has extensive experience managing professionals in the maintenance of systems to protect data from unauthorized access. Experience includes HIPAA-PHI, risk management, and application security by implementing and managing application security assessment software and providing security input into development projects for new systems, networks and products. She has extensive experience developing information security policies and procedures, conducting risk assessments to validate compliance to security policies and regulatory requirements, enterprise securityawareness and education, building a secure infrastructure, responding to incidents, conducting investigations and caring out periodic reviews to verify levels of compliance with the Information Security policies and standards. Experience includes developing, implementing and maintaining all aspects of a progressive Information Security Risk Management program.Thomas Badgett, Webmaster - webmaster@kc.issa.org
Thomas Badgett, ISSA-KC Chapter Webmaster , joined Security PS in 2005 and serves as Director of Professional Services. Thomas leads the various information security consulting practice areas and ensures the delivery of Security PS services adhere to the high-est professional standards. His extensive project management background and leadership abilities have allowed the firm to consistently deliver client projects on-time and on-budget. In addition to leading the consulting practice areas and managing key client relationships, Thomas has lead several key company initiatives that have allowed the firm to grow revenues and profitability. Prior to joining Security PS, Thomas served various technical and leadership roles in application development and account management. He has a Bachelor's degree in Business and Marketing from Kansas State University and earned a MBA degree from Baker University.
Rochelle Boyd - Secretary of the Board - secretary@kc.issa.org
Wei Cheng - Director of Membership - membership@kc.issa.org
Nichole Windholz - Director of Education - certification@kc.issa.org
She spent her early security career managing several different areas of security, including Security Architecture and Application Security. During this time she led several security projects from proof of concept to implementation.
Nichole is a Founding Member and Past President of Women in Security - Kansas City and the Director of Education for the Kansas City ISSA Chapter. Nichole enjoys focusing on outreach opportunities and is passionate about sharing her Cybersecurity knowledge through youth education, mentoring, and conferences.
Nichole holds CISSP, CISM, and PMP.
