Fireside Chat Career Series: Latinos in Cybersecurity

Monday, October 6, 2025, 6 – 8 pm

6 pm – Dinner for In-Person Guests   |    6:30 pm – 8 pm – Presentation

This is a hybrid event and dinner will be provided for in-person attendees.

In-person Registration

Virtual Registration

The ignITe Hub hosts a monthly Fireside Chat Career Series. Each month, we will host a trailblazing guest speaker to explore their unique tech career path. We will learn what sparked their interest in this area, meaningful experiences that impacted their journey and career advice for aspiring techies. Thank you to Verizon for their generous sponsorship of this series.

Join us for a Latinos in Cybersecurity panel session. Hear the inspiring stories of these Latino professionals who are enhancing their fields.

Guest Speakers

Eric Belardo
Founder and Chairman
Raíces Cyber

Lori Grillasca Velasco
Central Maryland Chapter Leader
Raíces Cyber

Carlos Hernández
Product Security Consultant
Motorola Solutions