Breaking the Mold: Marivell's Rise in Cybersecurity & Leadership

Episode notes

Meet Marivell, a proud Latina from NYC who turned curiosity into a career in cybersecurity, governance, risk & compliance (GRC), and leadership. Highlights that resonate: Curiosity as a Superpower → Asking the “dumb” questions launched her career in tech. Representation Matters → A Latina voice proving that you don’t need a perfect path: just grit, curiosity, and community. Breaking Silos → Cybersecurity’s biggest challenge isn’t tech, it’s the lack of collaboration. GRC Reframed → Policies aren’t boring; they’re the foundation of cybersecurity programs. Generative AI → Not a threat if you have foundational knowledge but a danger if you don’t. Mentorship with Intention → Don’t just ask. Bring purpose, an agenda, and be ready for the give-and-take. Optimism Always Wins → Inspired by Kimberly S. Reed’s book, Marivell reminds us that resilience + optimism = survival in cyber. Quote to share: “I am proof you don’t need a perfect path.